Tributes paid after death of Radio 1 legend Andy Kershaw: “He left a lasting mark on music broadcasting and journalism”

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Andy Kershaw

Tributes are being paid to Radio 1 legend Andy Kershaw, who has died aged 66.

It had been revealed in January that the broadcasting icon had been left unable to walk after being diagnosed with cancer. His family confirmed his death in a new statement, sharing that he died at approximately 7.30pm last night (Thursday April 16).

Born in Rochdale in 1959, Kershaw studied at Leeds University and started his broadcasting career at the city’s Radio Aire in the early ‘80s. By 1984 he got his big break b...

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