Former Radio 1 DJ and Calderdale resident Andy Kershaw dies
Former Radio 1 presenter Andy Kershaw, who lived in Calderdale, has died, aged 66.
In 1985 he was one of the TV presenters for the BBC’s coverage of Live Aid, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.
His Radio 1 show ran from 1985 until 2000.
He also reported for Radio 4, on music and global conflicts including the 1994 Rwanda Genocide.
His autobiography, No Off Switch, was published in 2011.
According to the BBC, the broadcaster had been diagnosed with cancer.