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Thu 10 Oct 2007Ryanair founder Dr Tony Ryan dies from cancerEntrepreneur and Ryanair founder Dr Tony Ryan died yesterday at his home in Co Kildare after an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Dr Ryan (71) passed away at 3pm at Lyons Demesne in Celbridge.A requiem Mass and burial will be held on the estate tomorrow from noon for about 120 family and close friends. His family said a memorial service would be held in a couple of weeks for others who wish to pay their respects.