BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
Summary
Andy Kershaw, a BBC radio DJ known for his show on Radio 1 and his work covering world events, has died at 66. He was treated for cancer that affected his spine and had a long career reporting on music and international stories.Key Facts
- Andy Kershaw worked for the BBC for almost 30 years.
- He presented a popular Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000.
- Kershaw reported on major events like the 1994 Rwanda genocide and the Sierra Leone civil war.
- He made some of the first radio programs recorded inside North Korea.
- Kershaw won several Sony Radio Academy Awards during his career.
- He faced personal challenges, including a breakup and legal troubles.
- Kershaw later hosted programs on BBC Radio 3 and launched a podcast.
- He had two children and lived on the Isle of Man before separating from his partner.
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