Former BBC and talkSPORT broadcaster Danny Kelly has died at the age of 69 following a battle with oesophageal cancer.
Talksport paid tribute on Wednesday, calling him a “much-loved friend” and a “broadcasting titan”.
“A true legend of the station, Danny had time for everyone and went out of his way to be kind,” BBC Sport reported.
“His genuine warmth and incredible passion for broadcasting will be sorely missed by all of us,” the station added.
They added: “A cherished part of Talksport for so many years, Danny brought extraordinary wit, warmth and knowledge to our airwaves.”
The entire Tottenham family mourns the loss of one of our own, broadcasting legend Danny Kelly. Our thoughts and love are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time. Rest in peace, Danny 🤍 https://t.co/pZ0S5c028P
His passion for football, music and life was infectious, and his kindness touched everyone around him.
Kelly stepped back from his long-term role at talkSPORT after being diagnosed with throat cancer in March.
Before joining talkSPORT in 2007, he presented a radio sports show on BBC London.
He was previously editor of the New Musical Express and Q magazine.
Kelly also presented BBC radio shows in the 1990s with Danny Baker.
“Great friend, supreme broadcaster and funniest man I ever knew,” Baker said.
Popular sports broadcaster and former NME editor Kelly died following a battle with oesophageal cancer, The Independent reported.
The lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan was a long-serving presenter at talkSPORT, hosting popular shows including Kick Off and Trans-Euro Express.
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan praised Kelly for nurturing his broadcasting career and showing immense strength and courage throughout his illness.
Kelly was a lifelong Tottenham fan and the Premier League club said he was “one of our own”.
“Our thoughts and love are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time. Rest in peace, Danny,” a club statement added.
