How did Andy Kershaw die? Cancer diagnosis and illness after announcement of BBC Radio 1 DJ's death

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ has died, it has been announced.

His family confirmed his passing on Thursday, April 16 following a battle with cancer.

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Former Radio 1 DJ Andy?Kershaw | Local Library

The 66-year-old was reportedly unable to walk towards the end of his life.

Kershaw hosted on Radio 1 for 15 years from 1985 and Radio 4 during the 1994 Rawanda Genocide.

More to follow.

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