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13 Feb 2024, 18:15
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Radio icon Steve Wright has passed away at the age of 69, his family have confirmed.
In a statement published on Tuesday, 13th February, the BBC Radio host’s family wrote: “with deep sorrow and profound regret” that they must 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,” the statement continued.
As well as fronting BBC Radio shows from the 1970s onwards, Steve was also a host of TV shows including Top of the Pops. The veteran broadcaster was last on air last Sunday (11th February) hosting a pre-recorded special of his Love Songs show.
Tributes to Steve have been pouring in since the news of his death broke on Tuesday afternoon.
Taking to his Instagram, Virgin Radio’s Chris Evans reacted to the “terribly sad news” saying: “It goes without saying that Steve was the soundtrack to millions of our afternoons for decades. Nobody will ever come close to the length and breadth of the way he encompassed all things entertainment, in his own highly original and light hearted style.”
Meanwhile, live on the radio, Virgin Radio Drivetime presenters Dick and Dom shared they were “incredibly saddened” to hear of Steve’s passing.
“It was always a massive honour to be guests on his show, and they always say never meet your heroes, but with Steve, it was always a joy,” Dom said. “Thanks Steve, for all of the radio memories you gave us.”
Eddy Temple-Morris told Virgin Radio Anthems listeners: “I listened to Steve right back in the day when he was Steve Wright in the afternoons, and he really defined that zoo-format afternoon show that we used to know and love.”
In a tribute shared on the BBC's website, the BBC’s director general Tim Davie shared: “All of us at the BBC are heartbroken to hear this terribly sad news,” calling Steve a “truly wonderful broadcaster who has been a huge part of so many of our lives over many decades.”
The thoughts of everyone at Virgin Radio are with Steve's friends and family.
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