Ex BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw has died at 66, was he married, did he have kids?
Andy Kershaw’s BBC Radio 1 show ran for 15 years from 1985 to 200.
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw has died at 66 after a battle with cancer. Tributes have been paid to the star on his Facebook page and one fan wrote: “We are Deeply Sorry for all Andy’s family, so sad and way to early rest in peace Andy xxx.”
Another fan wrote: “Peace be with you Andy. Thoughts & condolences to all the family at this truly upsetting time. Thank you for playing a huge part in the lives of our generation. X”
Tributes have also been paid to Andy Kershaw on X. Journalist Ian Birrell rote: “Very sorry to hear about the death of Andy Kershaw, a brilliant broadcaster and fearless journalist with great taste in music. He was always bold, challenging, friendly, generous with advice or help- and a participant in the initial meeting that led to Africa Express. RIP Andy.”
A fan wrote: “Incredibly saddened to hear that Andy Kershaw has passed away. My eclectic musical tastes are partly down to listening to him ont he radio.
“His legacy isn’t just in the artists he introduced or the records he broke. It’s in the generations of listeners who now hear the world with wider ears. Heartfelt condolences to his family and everyone who knew him.”
Andy Kershaw joined BBC Radio 1 in 1985, the BBC reported that “The DJ and presenter was off air for several years, after a series of well-documented personal problems.
“These culminated him being jailed in 2008 for three months for breaking a restraining order which banned him from seeing his former partner. He was later given a suspended six-month sentence for again breaching a restraining order.”
Andy Kershaw’s sister Liz Kershaw also worked at the BBC from 1987 until 1992. In 2000, Andy Kershaw’s late-night show on Radio 1 was axed.
In March of last year Liz Kershaw took to Instagram and wrote: “At friend Julie’s party last night as she retires today from BBC. Can’t believe it’s 38 years since we 3 started working together at Radio 1 and still great mates Mate!”
Before co-presenting the BBC’s coverage of Live Aid, Andy Kershaw was the host of its rock music show Old Grey Whistle Test. When it came to his personal life, Andy Kershaw was the father of two children from his 17-year relationship with Juliette Banner. Before separating, the couple lived together on the Isle of Man.