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</ref> While in Dublin he shared accommodation with [[Charles Self]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/special-reports/unsolved-crimes-mystery-blond-holds-key-to-solving-brutal-murder-of-rte-set-designer-34925812.html|title=Unsolved crimes: Mystery blond holds key to solving brutal murder of RTE set designer|publisher=[[Sunday Independent (Ireland)|Sunday Independent]]|first=Liam|last=Collins|date=31 July 2016|accessdate=23 September 2016}}</ref>In 1981, he moved to London to work for [[Capital Radio]].<ref name="icons"/> In 1984, he declined a lucrative offer to remain there and moved to New York City.<ref name="icons"/> |
</ref> While in Dublin he shared accommodation with [[Charles Self]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/special-reports/unsolved-crimes-mystery-blond-holds-key-to-solving-brutal-murder-of-rte-set-designer-34925812.html|title=Unsolved crimes: Mystery blond holds key to solving brutal murder of RTE set designer|publisher=[[Sunday Independent (Ireland)|Sunday Independent]]|first=Liam|last=Collins|date=31 July 2016|accessdate=23 September 2016}}</ref>In 1981, he moved to London to work for [[Capital Radio]].<ref name="icons"/> In 1984, he declined a lucrative offer to remain there and moved to New York City.<ref name="icons"/> |
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Hanley founded Green Apple Productions in 1983 with Conor McAnally, an RTÉ television producer and son of actor [[Ray McAnally]]. The company produced ''[[MT-USA]]'' (Music Television USA), a three-hour-long music video show modelled on the new American cable channel, MTV.<ref name="itbus"/> MT-USA was broadcast on RTÉ from 1984–87 on Sunday afternoons. Each block of videos was followed by a segment filmed in New York City with Hanley introducing the videos, discussing American music and culture, and interviewing a celebrity.<ref name="itbus"/> RTÉ described him as |
Hanley founded Green Apple Productions in 1983 with Conor McAnally, an RTÉ television producer and son of actor [[Ray McAnally]]. The company produced ''[[MT-USA]]'' (Music Television USA), a three-hour-long music video show modelled on the new American cable channel, MTV.<ref name="itbus"/> MT-USA was broadcast on RTÉ from 1984–87 on Sunday afternoons. Each block of videos was followed by a segment filmed in New York City with Hanley introducing the videos, discussing American music and culture, and interviewing a celebrity.<ref name="itbus"/> RTÉ described him as Europe's first VJ ([[VJ (media personality)|video jockey]]).<ref name="icons"/> |
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In 1987, Hanley died shortly after his 33rd birthday.<ref name="apprec"/> He had been visibly ill for some time, and was rumoured to have an AIDS-related illness, which he denied.<ref> |
In 1987, Hanley died shortly after his 33rd birthday.<ref name="apprec"/> He had been visibly ill for some time, and was rumoured to have an AIDS-related illness, which he denied.<ref> |
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{{cite news |title=Private grief versus public good |date=20 April 1987 |page=8 |work=[[The Irish Times]] |first=Padraig |last=Yeates }} |
{{cite news |title=Private grief versus public good |date=20 April 1987 |page=8 |work=[[The Irish Times]] |first=Padraig |last=Yeates }} |
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</ref> This reflected the [[social stigma|stigma]] then associated [[AIDS#Stigma|with the disease]] and with [[LGBT rights in the Republic of Ireland|homosexuality in Ireland]], which was not [[decriminalisation|decriminalised]] until 1993.<ref name="hughes">{{cite news|title=The love that is beginning to speak its name |work=[[Sunday Tribune]] |date=21 August 2000 |url=http://www.tribune.ie/article.tvt?DT=20/08/2000%2000:00:00&keywords=vincent%20hanley&_scope=TribuneFTF |accessdate=20 October 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110051735/http://www.tribune.ie/article.tvt?DT=20/08/2000%2000:00:00&keywords=vincent%20hanley&_scope=TribuneFTF |archivedate=10 January 2016 }} |
</ref> This reflected the [[social stigma|stigma]] then associated [[AIDS#Stigma|with the disease]] and with [[LGBT rights in the Republic of Ireland|homosexuality in Ireland]], which was not [[decriminalisation|decriminalised]] until 1993.<ref name="hughes">{{cite news|title=The love that is beginning to speak its name |work=[[Sunday Tribune]] |date=21 August 2000 |url=http://www.tribune.ie/article.tvt?DT=20/08/2000%2000:00:00&keywords=vincent%20hanley&_scope=TribuneFTF |accessdate=20 October 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110051735/http://www.tribune.ie/article.tvt?DT=20/08/2000%2000:00:00&keywords=vincent%20hanley&_scope=TribuneFTF |archivedate=10 January 2016 }} |
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</ref> The illness admitted by Hanley was [[congenital disorder|congenital]] |
</ref> The illness admitted by Hanley was [[congenital disorder|congenital]] cerebral [[toxoplasmosis]], described as an "[[list of eye diseases and disorders|eye disorder]]"; he was blind in one eye by his death.<ref name="itdeath"/> Toxoplasmosis is very rarely fatal in adults who do not [[immunodeficiency|have a weakened immune system]]. In 2000, Hanley's friend and colleague Bill Hughes, who had himself [[coming out|come out]] in the 1990s, agreed that Hanley had in fact died of an AIDS-related illness.<ref name="hughes"/> The same year, the ''[[Sunday Tribune]]'' newspaper placed Hanley at the top of a list of Irish gay icons.<ref name="icons"/> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 02:33, 8 April 2017
Vincent Hanley | |
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 Vincent Hanley presenting MT-USA from New York City in 1984, three years before his death. | |
| Born | 2 April 1954 Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 18 April 1987 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Other names | Fab Vinny |
| Occupation(s) | Radio and television presenter |
| Employer | RTÉ |
| Known for | Radio presenting, MT-USA and his early death |
Vincent Hanley (born in Clonmel, County Tipperary on 2 April 1954, died in Dublin on 18 April 1987[1]) was a pioneering Irish radio DJ and television presenter, nicknamed "Fab Vinny".[2] He worked mainly for Radio Telefís Éireann, and was the first Irish celebrity to die from an AIDS-related illness.[3][4] He has been described as "Ireland's first gay celebrity."[5]
Hanley began presenting pop music shows on RTÉ Radio Cork in 1976. He also did stints in Dublin on RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ television,[6] including a special on Gilbert O'Sullivan.[7] When the first dedicated pop station, RTÉ Radio Two (now branded 2FM), was started in 1979, he was one of its best-known DJs.[8][9] While in Dublin he shared accommodation with Charles Self.[10]In 1981, he moved to London to work for Capital Radio.[3] In 1984, he declined a lucrative offer to remain there and moved to New York City.[3]
Hanley founded Green Apple Productions in 1983 with Conor McAnally, an RTÉ television producer and son of actor Ray McAnally. The company produced MT-USA (Music Television USA), a three-hour-long music video show modelled on the new American cable channel, MTV.[6] MT-USA was broadcast on RTÉ from 1984–87 on Sunday afternoons. Each block of videos was followed by a segment filmed in New York City with Hanley introducing the videos, discussing American music and culture, and interviewing a celebrity.[6] RTÉ described him as Europe's first VJ (video jockey).[3]
In 1987, Hanley died shortly after his 33rd birthday.[1] He had been visibly ill for some time, and was rumoured to have an AIDS-related illness, which he denied.[11] This reflected the stigma then associated with the disease and with homosexuality in Ireland, which was not decriminalised until 1993.[12] The illness admitted by Hanley was congenital cerebral toxoplasmosis, described as an "eye disorder"; he was blind in one eye by his death.[9] Toxoplasmosis is very rarely fatal in adults who do not have a weakened immune system. In 2000, Hanley's friend and colleague Bill Hughes, who had himself come out in the 1990s, agreed that Hanley had in fact died of an AIDS-related illness.[12] The same year, the Sunday Tribune newspaper placed Hanley at the top of a list of Irish gay icons.[3]
References
- ^ a b "JB" (20 April 1987). "Vincent Hanley: an appreciation". The Irish Times. p. 8.
- ^ Kearney, Máire (21 July 2001). "Broadcast News". The Irish Times. p. 46. Retrieved 18 October 2007.
- ^ a b c d e
"Irish gay icons". Sunday Tribune. 21 August 2000. Archived from the original on 13 November 2007. Retrieved 20 October 2007.
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{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://www.gcn.ie/Jan_2009_Issue_229
- ^ a b c "Green Apple now reaping the harvest". The Irish Times. 13 October 1987. p. 19.
- ^ "Gilbert O'Sullivan: Television Appearances". Retrieved 18 October 2007.
Me and My Music, RTÉ Television [Ireland]. Broadcast: 6 Oct 1976. Gilbert is interviewed by Vincent Hanley and answers questions from fans in the audience.
[dead link] - ^ "The new radio channel". The Irish Times. 30 May 1979. p. 12.
- ^ a b Brennock, Mark; Padraig Yeates (20 April 1987). "Hanley friends deny he had AIDS". The Irish Times. pp. 1, 8.
- ^ Collins, Liam (31 July 2016). "Unsolved crimes: Mystery blond holds key to solving brutal murder of RTE set designer". Sunday Independent. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Yeates, Padraig (20 April 1987). "Private grief versus public good". The Irish Times. p. 8.
- ^ a b "The love that is beginning to speak its name". Sunday Tribune. 21 August 2000. Archived from the original on 10 January 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2007.
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