Former BBC radio presenter Danny Kelly has died at the age of 69, prompting tributes from colleagues and listeners who remember him as a major figure in sports broadcasting.
His death was announced on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with Talksport paying tribute to the veteran broadcaster and describing him as a “much-loved friend” and a “broadcasting titan”.
Kelly had stepped away from his long-running presenting duties at Talksport after being diagnosed with throat cancer in March 2026.
Before joining Talksport in 2007, he built his broadcasting career at BBC London, where he presented a sports radio programme and established himself among the station’s recognised sports voices.
During his time at Talksport, Kelly became a familiar voice to sports audiences, earning recognition for his broadcasting experience and contribution to sports radio.
The station’s tribute highlighted the regard in which he was held by colleagues, describing his death as a significant loss to the broadcasting community.
His passing has brought renewed attention to a career that spanned several years across British sports radio, from his work at BBC London to his long association with Talksport.
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