Famous radio host dies after long battle with cancer

British journalist and radio host Danny Kelly has died at the age of 69 after battling esophageal cancer. The death of talkSPORT radio host was reported by his colleagues on November 11. According to a longtime friend of journalist Danny Baker, Kelly passed away the day before, on November 10.

The presenter told the audience about his diagnosis in March 2026, after which he temporarily stopped working on air for treatment. Initially, Kelly turned to doctors because of difficulties with eating, which he initially took for manifestations of acid reflux. After the examination, he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and the journalist had to undergo chemotherapy and surgery.

Danny Kelly began his career in music journalism and in different years headed the famous British publications NME and Q. In 2007, he joined talkSPORT, where he hosted football programs for nearly two decades, including the Trans-Europe Express and Kick Off. After his death, condolences were expressed by colleagues, friends and football club Tottenham, whose long-term fan was the journalist.

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