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Apr 17, 2026

Andy Kershaw: Pioneering DJ and Journalist Dies Aged 66

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Renowned DJ and journalist Andy Kershaw has passed away at 66, leaving behind a legacy of introducing world music to a wide audience and reporting on global conflicts.

Despite facing personal challenges, including a restraining order and homelessness, Kershaw continued to work in radio, eventually returning to Radio 3 to co-present Music Planet and report on The One Show.