Radio broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young dies, aged 95

Veteran broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young has died at the age of 95.

Radio broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young dies, aged 95

Veteran broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young has died at the age of 95.

The long-serving DJ, who spent almost three decades at BBC Radio 2, died "peacefully at home" with his wife Alicia by his side this afternoon, a family spokesman said.

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