BBC Radio Sheffield star Gerry Kersey has died at the age of 86, it has been announced.
Tributes have poured in for BBC star Gerry, who enjoyed a career spanning 50 years.
We have some sad news to share.
Former BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Gerry Kersey has passed away.
Gerry was an enduring voice on BBC Radio Sheffield for many years, and Radio Hallam before that.
He was such a gifted presenter and a wonderfully kind and supportive colleague… pic.twitter.com/cQQ4YvXJUI
— BBC Sheffield (@BBCSheffield) July 27, 2025
BBC Radio star Gerry Kersey dies aged 86
On Friday (July 25) Gerry sadly passed away. He died with his wife, Christine, by his side. He had reportedly been ill for a while before his passing.
Katrina Bunker, Head of BBC Yorkshire, paid tribute to Gerry.
“Gerry was a true legend of local broadcasting, starting his career in 1968 as one of the first voices on BBC Radio Sheffield,” she said.
“In later years, he was known for request-based and nostalgia show,s and he got loads of letters, emails, and calls right up to his last show in 2020,” she then continued. “Wherever you went around the area, you would always meet someone who loved Gerry’s show.”
Katrina’s tribute continued.
“Off-mic, Gerry was just as much of a gentleman as he was on it, always encouraging, always warm and proud to still be on the radio after 50 years,” she said. “He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.”
The BBC has paid tribute to Gerry following his death (Credit: YouTube)
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