talkSPORT host Danny Kelly dies aged 69 after cancer treatment
The gist
Danny Kelly, a talkSPORT host since 2007, has died aged 69 after treatment for cancer of the oesophagus.
Tributes came from Tottenham, the club he supported, and fellow broadcasters.
How it unfolded
- Mar 18, 2026Kelly announced on air that he was stepping away from broadcasting while undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Jun 2026On Trans-Europe Express, Kelly said he had cancer of the oesophagus, that tests showed it had not spread, and that he faced a lengthy programme of treatment including chemicals and surgery.
- Jun 14, 2026Kelly gave an update on his treatment live on talkSPORT, saying a 'hard road' lay ahead.
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.
- NME
- British music, film, gaming and culture website and bimonthly magazine founded as a newspaper in 1952.
Source: Wikipedia