Quick Info
| Profession | Music journalist, broadcaster and sports presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 23/12/1956 |
| Age | 69 years (died on 10, Nov, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Islington, London, England |
| Date of Death | 10/11/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Danny Kelly
11/11/2026
Danny Kelly, the music and sports journalist and talkSPORT presenter, died aged 69 after a battle with cancer, according to a statement from talkSPORT. Former NME and Q editor, he was also the host of The Athletic's Tottenham podcast The View From The Lane. Friend and broadcasting colleague Danny Baker paid tribute to him.
11/03/2026
Danny Kelly announced on talkSPORT that he had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and urged men with symptoms to get checked. He had spent almost two decades at the station and continued broadcasting while undergoing treatment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Former editor of the NME and Q magazine who also worked as a sports broadcaster and internet publisher. He died of cancer in November 2026, aged 69, after disclosing an oesophageal cancer diagnosis earlier that year. |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Rural County Kilkenny, Ireland |
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Relationships & More
| Partner | Alex Clark (journalist) |
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Family
| Parents | Irish parents |
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Career
| Music Journalism | Editor of the NME and Q magazine |
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| Broadcasting |
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| Publishing | Launched the sports monthly Total Sport |
| Internet Publishing | Co-founded the 365 Corporation internet company in 1997 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born in Islington to Irish parents and spent childhood summers in Ireland | |
| 2. Often works in partnership with radio journalist Danny Baker | |
| 3. Often worked in partnership with radio journalist Danny Baker | |
| 4. Was a lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan |
