talkSPORT broadcaster Danny Kelly dies aged 69 after cancer
The gist
talkSPORT presenter Danny Kelly, a lifelong Tottenham fan, has died aged 69 after oesophageal cancer.
His death ends a near two-decade radio career and draws tributes.
How it unfolded
- Mar 18, 2026Kelly announced on air on talkSPORT that he was taking a break from broadcasting while being treated for cancer, saying he had been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus after going to the doctor with suspected acid reflux.
- Nov 10, 2026Friend and fellow broadcaster Danny Baker said Kelly had died "yesterday afternoon".
- Nov 11, 2026talkSPORT announced on X that Kelly had died aged 69, calling him a cherished part of the station for many years.
Key terms
- talkSPORT
- A British sports radio station that broadcasts live sporting events, interviews, phone-ins and discussion.
- Tottenham Hotspur
- A professional football club based in North London, England, competing in the Premier League.
Source: Wikipedia