Henry Kelly dead: Going for Gold TV presenter dies as family pay moving tribute

According to a statement from his family, Henry Kelly, the creator of TV shows like Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh, has passed away at the age of 78.

The Irish radio and TV star was born on April 17, 1946, in Ireland, and went on to have a huge career in showbiz from the 1980s onwards.

“Henry will be sorely missed by his friends and family, including his partner Karolyn Shindler, their son Alexander, Henry’s daughter Siobhan and her mother Marjorie”, his family wrote in the statement. The family added that the star “died peacefully” on Tuesday “after a period of ill health”.

After graduating from University College Dublin, Kelly began writing for The Irish Times and authoring a book about the subject. He quickly grew his career and began a new challenge, joining the BBC to work for Radio 4.

In 1980, the talented journalist transitioned to TV and entertainment and began presenting Game for a Laugh on ITV the following year. He returned to the BBC to host Going for Gold from 1987 to 1996, where he later joined Good Morning Britain in 1983.

Kelly also worked for a number of other stations to become a very well-known voice in the country. The star worked on Classic FM, the Breakfast Show, LBC’s Drivetime, BBC Radio London, and BBC Radio Berkshire – working in the final role until 2015.

Kelly’s work took him from Ireland to London, where he lived in Hampstead until his death. With his wife Karolyn Shindler, the actor and her two adult children were separated.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, fans were devastated to learn of Kelly’s loss. One fan wrote, “It’s heartbreaking to learn about Henry Kelly’s passing. He was a lovely man who sent condolences to his family and friends. RIP Henry.”

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Source: Mirror