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Andy Kershaw's brave health battles as former Radio One DJ dies aged 66

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Andy Kershaw's brave health battles as former Radio One DJ dies aged 66 Open in Mirror.co.uk
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  • The One Show's Alex Jones paid a heartfelt on-air tribute to DJ Andy Kershaw on Friday evening following news of his death aged 66.
  • It had been announced in January that the broadcaster had been diagnosed with cancer and was unable to walk, with tumours found in his spine last August, but insisted he was positive.
  • The Rochdale-born broadcaster received multiple Sony Radio Academy Awards throughout his career, and was celebrated for bringing world music and specialised genres to mainstream radio.

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Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66 shortly after cancer diagnosis

https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/17/former-bbc-radio-1-dj-andy-kershaw-dies-aged-66-shortly-cancer-diagnosis-28012120/Metro.co.uk
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66 shortly after cancer diagnosis

BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66

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BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66

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