Friends defend Gerry's memory - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie

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Friends defend Gerry's memory - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie: "STUNNED pals of Gerry Ryan have urged his fans not to let revelations of his cocaine use tarnish his memory.
Lifelong friend Gerald Kean said he was left reeling by the revelations, insisting he had no idea of Gerry's cocaine past.
'My immediate reaction is that no matter what the finding of the inquest was, Gerry was an absolutely wonderful man, friend and father,' the celebrity lawyer told the Herald today.
'I just have nothing bad to say about him. It shouldn't affect people's perception of him. It certainly won't affect mine.'
Today FM broadcaster Ian Dempsey has urged people to forget that cocaine was likely to have caused the death of the broadcaster and remember him for his talent instead.
“I mean it’s very sad,” he told the Herald. “I’d like to see the guy rest in peace, it’s very difficult for his family and close friends. “It’s a pity that something like this has to overshadow what he achieved during his life. I don’t think it’s of any benefit to anyone. “He was a great broadcaster, I think that’s what people will remember,” he added."

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