Byrne said the news of his former colleague's sudden death was a “terribly frightening thing” for everybody.
He described Ryan as a “terrific friend, a terrific drinker and a terrific guy to be with”. He was also someone who was highly intelligent and well-read.
He said he was a great broadcaster who was not afraid to take on issues. “He was tremendously arrogant in his views and opinions and he was very funny about it at the same time. You couldn’t possibly take offence,” Byrne said.
“He lived live to the full, he was full of fun and hilarity and pure bloody devilment and that is how I will remember him.”
He was generous in spirit and a “terrific daddy to his kids”, Byrne added.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Drivetime , long-time colleague Larry Gogan described Ryan as “the rock of 2fm”.
British broadcaster Chris Evans, who credited Ryan with saving his radio career, described him as “absolutely one of the best broadcasters in the world. Fabulous, fabulous communicator. Very sad to hear he has left us. He really was the cream of our radio crop.”
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