Gay Byrne has heart attack

lukesmom · 30-12-2015 01:19AM #1

He's apparently recovering after a heart attack. Life wouldn't be the same without Gaybo I hope he'll be okay.

Hammer89 · 30-12-2015 01:24AM

Did someone tell him Ryan Tubridy's salary?

the_syco · 30-12-2015 01:25AM

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/gay-byrne-in-hospital-after-suffering-heart-attack-34322971.html

Legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne (81) is recovering in hospital tonight after he suffered a heart attack.
In a statement issued by RTÉ last night, his family said he is on the mend and asked for privacy at this time.

What does he do these days?

alan partridge aha · 30-12-2015 01:30AM

the_syco wrote: »

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/gay-byrne-in-hospital-after-suffering-heart-attack-34322971.html

What does he do these days?

Probably still getting a retainer from RTE and our licence.

buried · 30-12-2015 01:30AM

lukesmom wrote: »

He's apparently recovering after a heart attack. Life wouldn't be the same without Gaybo I hope he'll be okay.

I bet that "life", for you, me and the vast majority of everybody else, will be the exact same as it ever was, irregardless of what may happen to a Irish tv celebrity

30-12-2015 01:33AM

buried wrote: »

I bet that "life", for you, me and the vast majority of everybody else, will be the exact same as it ever was, irregardless of what may happen to a Irish tv celebrity

No doubt, but many folk have memories of the TV being on with GB waffling away, looking back it's happy childhood memories.

Junkyard Tom · 30-12-2015 01:34AM

the_syco wrote: »

What does he do these days?

He's a trainer of truffle hunting pigs as far as I'm aware.

alan partridge aha · 30-12-2015 01:35AM

Augeo wrote: »

No doubt, but many folk have memories of the TV being on with GB waffling away, looking back it's happy childhood memories.

Ah Nah he has had more comebacks than Rocky Balbao.

Red Kev · 30-12-2015 01:35AM

the_syco wrote: »

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/gay-byrne-in-hospital-after-suffering-heart-attack-34322971.html

What does he do these days?

Has a programme on RTE Lyric, or had until recently.
Does a TV programme for RTE on peoples faith (can't think of the name).
Was head of the RSA till recently.
Does various voiceovers, radio programmes and other stuff for various people and companies.

Busy man for his age. He needs to slow down and enjoy life, but some people like him just need to keep moving and doing something. I wish him well nonetheless.

Pink Fairy · 30-12-2015 01:39AM

He was on tv3's chat show this eve, so don't know if his segment was pre recorded or if it went out live?

Stheno · 30-12-2015 01:41AM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

He was on tv3's chat show this eve, so don't know if his segment was pre recorded or if it went out live?

Had the heart attack yesterday so pre-recorded I'd guess.

Best wishes to him for a full recovery.

newballsplease · 30-12-2015 01:41AM

The man is in hospital. Show a bit of respect.

alan partridge aha · 30-12-2015 01:43AM

newballsplease wrote: »

The man is in hospital. Show a bit of respect.

Who are you getting at.

The_Valeyard · 30-12-2015 01:44AM

Speedy recovery!

blondeonblonde · 30-12-2015 01:46AM

buried wrote: »

I bet that "life", for you, me and the vast majority of everybody else, will be the exact same as it ever was, irregardless of what may happen to a Irish tv celebrity

Take things literally much? It's a figure of speech. Gaybo entertained the nation on manys the Friday night and I'm sure that many would wish him a speedy recovery.

whatismyname · 30-12-2015 01:47AM

His family have 'asked for privacy at this time' in the article linked above, but I know, let's start a boards thread discussing his heart attack...

30-12-2015 01:47AM

I do not want to be the one who tells my granny this news. She loves Gaybo, he was basically the narrator of her life and times through his radio and tv shows. He's as familiar to her as a family member.

I'd no idea he was that old, he's stayed very active.

Hammer89 · 30-12-2015 01:49AM

whatismyname wrote: »

His family have 'asked for privacy at this time' in the article linked above, but I know, let's start a boards thread discussing his heart attack...

They said privacy, not secrecy.

alan partridge aha · 30-12-2015 01:49AM

whatismyname wrote: »

His family have 'asked for privacy at this time' in the article linked above, but I know, let's start a boards thread discussing his heart attack...

OH WTF If they are reading this, they have their priorities wrong.

alan partridge aha · 30-12-2015 01:50AM

Candie wrote: »

I do not want to be the one who tells my granny this news. She loves Gaybo, he was basically the narrator of her life through his radio and tv shows. He's as familiar to her as a family member.

I'd no idea he was that old, he's stayed very active.

IF you were on his money I'm sure you'd stay active as well.

whatismyname · 30-12-2015 01:50AM

alan partridge aha wrote: »

OH WTF If they are reading this, they have their priorities wrong.

I never said anything about them reading this.

alan partridge aha · 30-12-2015 01:51AM

whatismyname wrote: »

I never said anything about them reading this.

Right so we can comment then.

whatismyname · 30-12-2015 01:52AM

alan partridge aha wrote: »

Right so we can comment then.

I never said whether you can't or couldn't. That's not my place. I said something different, but not playing the game you're trying to play, sorry.

RayM · 30-12-2015 01:52AM

I saw him on the DART recently, and thought he looked extremely well for his age.

If I ever say you look 'extremely well', please see a doctor.

blondeonblonde · 30-12-2015 01:54AM

whatismyname wrote: »

I never said anything about them reading this.

I know, why don't we censor all conversation about Gay Byrne throughout the country..... :rolleyes:

alan partridge aha · 30-12-2015 01:55AM

whatismyname wrote: »

I never said whether you can't or couldn't. That's not my place. I said something different, but not playing the game you're trying to play, sorry.

OK what's your original comment about then

Pink Fairy · 30-12-2015 01:55AM

whatismyname wrote: »

I never said whether you can't or couldn't. That's not my place. I said something different, but not playing the game you're trying to play, sorry.

You said privacy... Anybody here preeping in the hospital window with a digital SLR?
Anybody ringing Kathleen Watkins pretending to be from Dominos pizza and casually asking how the hubby is? No? Then nobody is intruding on the families privacy I'd propose

RayM · 30-12-2015 01:57AM

A bit of self-censorship can be a really good thing sometimes. Like not using news of someone's illness as an excuse to moan about them.

Basically, not being a dick.

30-12-2015 01:58AM

blondeonblonde wrote: »

Take things literally much? It's a figure of speech. Gaybo entertained the nation on manys the Friday night and I'm sure that many would wish him a speedy recovery.

It's possible to wish him a speedy recovery without being too sentimental or dramatic about it. Yes, Gaybo has been a huge part of modern Ireland but he is 81 years old now and death is inevitable for us all at some point; it's very possible that he may have another 10 or 15 years ahead of him but it's also very possible that he may not.

Anyway, it doesn't really do anyone much good to begin the eulogising while the man is in hospital!

alan partridge aha · 30-12-2015 02:00AM

RayM wrote: »

A bit of self-censorship can be a really good thing sometimes. Like not using news of someone's illness as an excuse to moan about them.

Basically, not being a dick.

Fair point Ray but afaik no one is wishing him ill.

fergiesfolly · 30-12-2015 02:03AM

Awful easy these days to act cool and take the piss or disrespect anything that came out of RTE or is more than five minutes old.
Gay Byrne is one of the great broadcasters, not just in Ireland, but anywhere.
In a country constrained by the church and fianna fail, he pushed boundaries, raised questions before unasked and stirred a nations conscience.
Mock all you want, but in Ireland in the sixties and seventies, he was virtually alone in all media in standing up to church and state.
He was such a consumate broadcaster that he could have playful chat with a movie star and an intimate in depth interview with local Joe in the same programme and be comfortable and sincere in both. There is literally no-one who can do the same.
He was approached by big broadcasters in the UK and US and I think we're lucky he stayed.
The only one in RTE to ever deserve his salary. And then some

Gay Byrne has heart attack

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