Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw signed his will just 17 days before he died of cancer aged 66 in April, and even laid out plans for his dog, it has been revealed
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw left £425,000 in his estate when he died from cancer aged 66, according to documents.
The broadcaster, who co-hosted the BBC’s coverage of Live Aid in 1985, signed his will just 17 days before his death on April 16. The Live Aid presenter died at around 7.30pm on Thursday in April this year, his family has confirmed, after it was announced in January that the broadcaster had been diagnosed with cancer of the spine and was unable to walk.
Kershaw’s will, in the publicly listed documents, dated March 30, also set out arrangements for his beloved dog, Bertie. He asked for the pet to be looked after by his solicitor, Jayne Brearley, or placed in a new home of her choosing.
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Documents obtained by The Sun show his estate was valued at £495,000 before around £70,000 was deducted for debts and expenses. His trustees were also given permission to use money towards Bertie’s care, including veterinary bills, while taking into account the dog’s age and condition.
The DJ requested that his possessions be divided between his children, Dolly and Sonny, with his sister, fellow broadcaster Liz Kershaw, helping to oversee the split. Dolly and Ms Brearley were named as executors of the will.
Andy was diagnosed with cancer after doctors discovered tumours in his spine in August last year. His condition left him unable to walk before his death in April.
Following the news, his sister Liz, 68, paid tribute to her brother, describing him as her best friend. “Thank you for all your messages of affection for our Andrew and for your kindness today. I’ve lost my best friend,” she said.
Despite his diagnosis, Andy had remained hopeful about the future and was making plans for another podcast. Andy was unable to record his popular podcast with his pal, Peter Everett, in recent months after undergoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, as well as “lots of scans and painkillers”. However, he was determined to live his life to the fullest, insisting just three months ago that he was feeling “very positive” about the future.
Following his cancer diagnosis, Andy had been undergoing treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, physiotherapy and “a lot of scans and painkillers”, his friend and podcast producer Peter Everett shared on Facebook earlier this year.
The beloved broadcaster, who hosted shows for Radio 1 and also co-presented the BBC’s TV coverage of Live Aid in 1985, was diagnosed last August.
“Although we’ve not been able to put together any podcasts in the last six months, we are very grateful to all the patrons and supporters who have stuck with us,” Everett said.
He then shared a message from Andy himself, who said: “I am in good spirits, feeling very positive and planning another podcast.” Cancer of the spine can refer to various types of tumours that start in the vertebrae, spinal cord, or nerves. Common symptoms include back pain, numbness, tingling, weakness in arms and legs, as well as difficulty walking.
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