Andy Kershaw, a BBC DJ and Live Aid presenter, has died at 66 after battling cancer.

Andy Kershaw died yesterday. He had trouble walking due to cancer. He was a BBC Radio 1 DJ for 15 years.

Andy Kershaw joined the BBC in 1985. He played different kinds of music and helped world music become popular. He later worked at Radio 3 and made travel documentaries.

Earlier this year, Andy's friend said he was getting treatment for cancer, including chemotherapy and physiotherapy.

Andy's friend said he was diagnosed with cancer last August. It affected his spine and he couldn't walk.

Andy Kershaw has died.

Andy's friend thanked people for supporting him during his illness.

Andy said he was feeling positive and wanted to make another podcast. He wanted to live longer than some famous people.

In 2008, Andy's marriage ended due to his cheating. His ex-wife got a court order to keep him away from their kids.

Andy said nobody understood what was happening. He just wanted to see his kids, but he went to jail.

After his divorce in 2012, Andy said he lost everything. He wanted peace and quiet.

Andy was diagnosed with cancer last year.

Andy returned to the BBC in 2010 to host a music show. He came back again in 2020 for a short time.

Andy had his own podcast with guests like Robyn Hitchcock.

Andy started at the BBC in 1984 hosting a rock music show. He later presented Live Aid on TV.

Andy joined Radio 1 and played different kinds of music. He was known for playing non-mainstream sounds.

Andy travelled the world to cover stories for the BBC. He reported on conflicts and cultural events.

Andy made radio diaries from North Korea, which were some of the first programs from inside the country.

Andy won many awards for his radio work. He helped bring world music to mainstream radio.

Andy's sister Liz is also a broadcaster and has worked at the BBC for over 30 years.

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