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Former Island resident Andy Kershaw dies

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The Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid host was 66

Former Island resident and radio presenter Andy Kershaw has died aged 66.

He was known for hosting Live Aid in 1985 - and also fronted the BBC's rock music show Old Grey Whistle Test.

It was announced in January that he'd been diagnosed with cancer and was unable to walk.

Andy lived in Peel for a number of years, where he also volunteered for the lifeboat crew there.

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