TalkSPORT Presenter Danny Kelly Dies at 69 After Cancer Battle

(Danny Kelly. Photo by Football London)

Danny Kelly a well known radio host and sports writer who worked for talkSPORT, has died at the age of 69 after fighting cancer.

He had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and stepped back from his shows in March.

Kelly joined talkSPORT in 2007 to cover Euro 2008 and went on to present Trans Europe Express and Kick Off, and was a regular on Hawksbee and Jacobs.

Before radio, he worked in music journalism, editing NME and Q magazine.

TalkSPORT said he brought "extraordinary wit, warmth and knowledge" to its airwaves.

One of his best-known moments came during Tottenham's 4 - 4 draw with Arsenal in 2008, when he shouted on air, "I love football, Stan. I love it."

Tottenham, the club he supported all his life, also paid tribute.

In March, Kelly told listeners about his diagnosis and urged anyone with worrying symptoms to see a doctor.

Baker wrote that he could not believe he would never hear his friend's voice again.

TalkSPORT extended its condolences to Kelly's wife, Alex, his family and listeners.