Gay Byrne

TV Show Host

Birthday August 5, 1934

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Dublin, Ireland

DEATH DATE Nov 4, 2019 (85)

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About

Decorated television show host who is best known for having been the host of Ireland's The Late Late Show from 1962-1999. He was named the most influential man on television by The Irish Times in 2010.

Before Fame

He became a jazz music radio DJ in 1958.

Trivia

In 2009, he began hosting the talk show series The Meaning of Life.

Family Life

He was married to Kathleen Watkins from 1964 until his death in November 2019.

Associated With

He was one of the first TV personalities to interview The Beatles