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Gerry Kersey

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

Life and career

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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

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  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.