Journalist and TV presenter Henry Kelly has died aged 78, his family has announced. Kelly was a journalist who later pivoted to light entertainment, hosting TV gameshow Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold in the 1980s and 90s. He also presented programmes on BBC Radio 4, LBC and Classic FM.

TV legend Henry Kelly, who hosted beloved Game for a Laugh and the BBC’s Going for Gold, has died aged 78. The presenter’s family said he “died peacefully” on Tuesday after

The broadcaster and journalist Henry Kelly, who presented TV shows such as Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh, has died aged 78, a statement from his family has said.

TV presenter Henry Kelly, who was known for hosting shows including Going For Gold, has died. His family shared a statement to share the news and pay tribute to the star

Henry Kelly's distinguished career saw him go from The Irish Times and BBC to a presenter on British entertainment shows. Henry Kelly died on February 25, 2025 "after a period of ill health."

Kelly hosted Going For Gold for 10 seasons. The show featured contestants from different European countries who competed against each other to answer questions to win a prize. The show’s theme tune was composed by Hans Zimmer. The show was revived by Channel 5 in 2008 with presenter John Suchet.

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Former Going For Gold and Game For A Laugh host Henry Kelly has died, his family confirmed in an emotional statement. The radio and TV star died “peacefully” after a “period of ill health”

Henry Kelly is best known for popular shows like Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh from the 1980s and 90s. According to his family, he passed away on Tuesday. He is survived by his partner Karolyn Shindler and two children.

Kelly began his career in journalism - radio and TV presenting gigs followed - including Game For A Laugh and Classic FM.