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John Peel, the veteran DJ who discovered dozens of major bands during a broadcasting career spanning 40 years, has died after suffering a heart attack.
Peel, who was 65, was taken ill during a working holiday with his wife, Sheila, in the city of Cuzco, Peru, and never recovered.
The Radio 1 controller, Andy Parfitt, described Peel as a "broadcasting legend".
"I am deeply saddened by his death, as are all who work at Radio 1," he said.
Peel, who was 65, was taken ill during a working holiday with his wife, Sheila, in the city of Cuzco, Peru, and never recovered.
The Radio 1 controller, Andy Parfitt, described Peel as a "broadcasting legend".
"I am deeply saddened by his death, as are all who work at Radio 1," he said.