Deadpool 166 Posted October 26, 2017 A name to drop next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,438 Posted October 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Deadpool said: A name to drop next year In which conversation? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadpool 166 Posted October 26, 2017 I mean,... I think the comitte could consider another name instead ofor Gay Byrne... as John McCain, Tim Curry, Tinto Brass, Angela Lansbury, Doris Day,... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuebecCityOliver 26 Posted November 10, 2017 I doubt he is going to drop dead soon, but any 83 year-old undergoing cancer treatment should be considered a candidate for the list. http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/wife-kathleen-reveals-gay-byrnes-tough-battle-with-cancer-462583.html And obviously John McCain is going on the list - should make the top ten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Is Beautiful 716 Posted December 4, 2017 Recent picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted January 31, 2018 "Very good results" in cancer treatment: https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2018/0131/937223-gay-byrne/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 31, 2018 He's one for Xmas.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted February 21, 2018 He finished chemo and says the signs are good: https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/living-with-cancer/gay-byrne-ends-chemotherapy-the-fight-continues-and-weve-a-long-hard-road-to-go-yet-36619070.html Yet, there's an undertone that it isn't over, and it feels to me as if it only is a respite. I have a feeling it will be back in the fall, and more severe. Maybe charon is right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cian 22 Posted May 29, 2018 Not recovering well although still off chemo http://www.thejournal.ie/gay-byrne-cancer-treatment-4043592-May2018/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted July 3, 2018 He’s ‘making progress’ in his treatment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Hatter2 85 Posted July 3, 2018 Even if he beats this cancer the battle the battle has taken somewhat of a toll on Byrne. I predict he won't be alive in 5 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 892 Posted September 5, 2018 Not returning to his show: https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/xpose/article/news/275387/Legendary-Irish-broadcaster-Gay-Byrne-gives-heartbreaking-health-update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cian 22 Posted September 20, 2018 A major contemporary died today, who I thought was dead for maybe 20 years and also wouldn't have got a QO for here; but really one of the last light entertainment presenters from Gay's era left and may hit him a bit. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/bunny-carr-former-rté-presenter-dies-aged-91-1.3635577 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 5, 2018 Here's a Gay update:Gay Byrne has confirmed that a return to the airwaves is not on the horizon despite interest from former employer RTÉ, revealing to the Sunday Independent's Life magazine that his family have told him he is "not up to it at the moment" after recently receiving treatment for prostate cancer. 'Gaybo' hasn't been live on air since early 2017, months after he admitted on his show on RTÉ Lyric FM that he had been diagnosed with the disease and was due to begin treatment for it. The broadcasting legend told the publication that though there is mutual interest in his return from both the station and himself, his wife and daughters have placed a caring but firm veto on it. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted October 13, 2019 Cancer treatment is taking a heavy toll on him: https://extra.ie/2019/10/13/entertainment/celebrity/gay-byrne-cancer-kathleen-watkins Comittee, get him back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,386 Posted November 4, 2019 Dead aged 85. Edit: Metro, Daily Mirror, BBC obituaries. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted November 4, 2019 Dead - RIP. Q/O - https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-late-late-show-legend-20809600?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted November 4, 2019 If only he'd held on for another 8 weeks so he could be put back on the list ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,131 Posted November 4, 2019 If only there was some amusing word play to be had with this name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted November 4, 2019 Ah, that was in the making. Also, a lifetime achievement awards victim! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted November 4, 2019 His brother is taking it well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted November 4, 2019 RIP Mr Byrne. Loved the Late Late Toy Show when I was a kid. Never got any of the toys as Xmas presents but there you go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted November 4, 2019 Posting for Ireland really. Very sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Duke 100 Posted November 4, 2019 What a missed opportunity to not have him on this years list. How sad. RIP Uncle Gaybo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
