Danny Kelly, football broadcaster and renowned editor, dies aged 69

Danny Kelly, the renowned sport and music journalist, has died at the age of 69.

A statement from TalkSport, who he joined in 2007 and for whom he broadcast regularly until stepping away in March after being diagnosed with throat cancer, read: “We are heartbroken to share that our much-loved friend and colleague Danny Kelly has died, aged 69. A cherished part of talkSPORT for so many years, Danny brought extraordinary wit, warmth and knowledge to our airwaves. His passion for football, music and life was infectious, and his kindness touched everyone around him.

“We’ll miss you dearly. Our thoughts are with Danny’s family, friends and everyone who loved listening to him.”

Kelly, a former NME and Q Magazine editor, supported Tottenham, with the Premier League club paying tribute to “one of our own”. A club statement read: “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.”

His former broadcasting colleague Danny Baker also paid tribute. “My great friend, supreme broadcaster and funniest man I ever knew, Danny Kelly, died yesterday afternoon,” he said in a post on social media. “I cannot believe I will never hear his voice again.”

Kelly also co-founded the 365 Corporation internet company in 1997.