BBC Radio legend Andy Kershaw dies following cancer battle

Andy Kershaw, the celebrated BBC broadcaster and world music champion, has passed away at the age of 66, his family confirmed on Thursday evening. The former Radio 1 DJ died at approximately 19:30 BST.

The presenter had revealed in January that he was battling cancer and had lost the ability to walk.

Throughout his career, Kershaw became one of British radio's most distinctive voices, spending 15 years at Radio 1 from 1985 and earning recognition for his eclectic musical tastes.

Beyond music programming, he later transitioned to journalism at Radio 4, covering both international music scenes and major global conflicts, including reporting on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide.

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