Gerry Kersey

Gerry Kersey (1938 – 25 July 2025) was a British radio presenter.[1]

Life and career

Kersey was born in 1938, and grew up on Bellhouse Road at Shiregreen, Sheffield.[2] He began his radio career in 1968 as one of the first presenters for BBC Radio Sheffield.[3]

Outside of radio, Kersey was interested in art, and produced a number of paintings.[4] He died on 25 July 2025, at the age of 86.[5]

References

  1. ^ Radio Times. G. Newnes. 1974.
  2. ^ "Gerry Kersey: "It's goodbye for now."". 22 March 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Former BBC radio presenter Gerry Kersey dies". www.bbc.com. 27 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  4. ^ Jones, Melvyn (31 January 2020). The Making of Sheffield. Wharncliffe. ISBN 978-1-78340-817-7.
  5. ^ Hill, Rose; Hurst, Ben (27 July 2025). "BBC Radio legend dies aged 86 after 50-year career". Hull Live. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
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