Steve Wright dead at 69: BBC Radio 2 presenter passes away as fans share tributes
BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright has tragically died aged 69 as tributes flood in.
The veteran presented Steve Wright in the Afternoon for 12 years on Radio 1 and a further 23 years on Radio 2.
Steve also presented the popular Sunday Love Songs weekend mid-morning show on Radio 2.
His family said in a moving statement today: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.
"In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard.
"Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK's most enduring and popular radio personalities.
"As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time."
Steve's last show was a pre-recorded Valentine's Day edition of Sunday Love Songs.
He had been due to front a new BBC spin-off show as the broadcaster planned to launch four fresh stations.
Steve joined the BBC in the 1970s and spent four decades hosting his beloved afternoon shows.
He also fronted TV programmes for the broadcaster, including Top of the Pops.
Tributes have flooded in from colleagues, including from presenter Sara Cox.
She said: "It's really hard to know what to say about the news of Steve Wright's passing, except we are all shocked and devastated and blindsided by this news.
"Steve was an extraordinary broadcaster, a really kind person, he was witty, he was warm, and he was a huge, huge part of the Radio 2 family, and I know my fellow DJs will all be absolutely shattered too."
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