Gerry Ryan’s partner tells of ‘void’ one year after his death

THE partner of the late broadcaster Gerry Ryan has spoken of the void in her life on the first anniversary of his death.

Melanie Verwoerd revealed she has been left with heartbreak and sadness as she continues to mourn his passing on April 30 last year.

The charity boss said she feels extremely blessed to love, and have been loved by the 53-year-old, who died from heart failure after taking cocaine.