Draft:Johnny Kennedy (broadcaster)

Johnny Kennedy
Johnny Kennedy
Born	Anfield, United Kingdom
Died	24 January 2024
Nationality	British
Occupation	Radio presenter
Known for	Radio City, Dune FM, Wirral Radio

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Declined by Drmies 3 months ago. Last edited by Citation bot 3 months ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: Might be notable--needs more work, more references, less memorializing. Drmies (talk) 01:12, 26 January 2024 (UTC)

Johnny Kennedy was a British comedian, actor, singer and radio presenter, best known for his work on Radio City, Dune FM and Wirral Radio. Kennedy was born in Anfield and lived in Saughall Massie, Wirral Liverpool.^[1]

Radio career[edit]

Kennedy was best known for his radio programmes on Radio City in Liverpool. His show included a popular feature 'Bride Of The Week' in which Kennedy would ring up a bride and tell them something had went wrong ahead of their wedding, which was loved by listeners. Known as JK, Kennedy was also a presenter on City Gold and then Magic 1548.^[2] He also hosted shows on Sandgrounder Radio, Wirral Radio and Dune FM.^[3]

Death[edit]

Kennedy passed away on 24 January 2024, aged 88, after a long illness.^[4]^[5]

References[edit]

^ "Radio City 'legend' and 'true gentleman' dies". liverpoolecho. 25 January 2024.
^ "Johnny Kennedy dies at 88 as fans share heartbreak over loss of 'legendary' Radio City DJ". Daily Express. 5 September 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2005.
^ "DJ Johnny Kennedy 'brightened up your day' as fans 'so sorry' to say goodbye". Liverpool Echo. 5 September 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2005.
^ "Former Radio City presenter John Kennedy passes away". Radio Today. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
^ "Tributes paid to radio 'legend' Johnny Kennedy following death". Wirral Globe. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.

Category:People from Liverpool Category:British radio presenters Category:Radio presenters from Liverpool Category:2024 deaths Category:Year of birth missing

[1] "Radio City 'legend' and 'true gentleman' dies". liverpoolecho. 25 January 2024.

[2] "Johnny Kennedy dies at 88 as fans share heartbreak over loss of 'legendary' Radio City DJ". Daily Express. 5 September 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2005.

[3] "DJ Johnny Kennedy 'brightened up your day' as fans 'so sorry' to say goodbye". Liverpool Echo. 5 September 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2005.

[4] "Former Radio City presenter John Kennedy passes away". Radio Today. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.

[5] "Tributes paid to radio 'legend' Johnny Kennedy following death". Wirral Globe. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.

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