BBC radio presenter Steve Wright, known for his innovative and inspirational broadcasting style, has passed away at the age of 69. Colleagues and fans pay emotional tributes to the legendary broadcaster, highlighting his impact on the radio industry and the lives of listeners. Wright's sudden death has shocked many, with tributes pouring in from fellow DJs and fans alike, remembering him as a broadcasting genius and a friend to millions.
Steve Wright was 'surprised' he'd been axed by BBC bosses and the decision to scrap his beloved Radio 2 afternoon show had been a 'bolt from the blue', his friend reveals https://t.co/ow801oBJgm https://t.co/4Uc2WdIQ9R
BBC Radio 2's Steve Wright had secret heart bypass operation before death https://t.co/RO94X9pftC
Steve Wright underwent heart bypass months before death as friend states DJ was ‘more ill than he let on’ https://t.co/9aVyulT4eh
Steve Wright's son Tom shares emotional tribute to former BBC Radio 2 DJ after his death https://t.co/B1h7fyrPOk
Liza Tarbuck's tears as she pays tribute to Steve Wright on his last ever Sunday Love Songs: BBC star asks listeners to 'light a candle' for DJ following his 'sudden' death four years after his ex-wife died during Covid https://t.co/0xaYdA5q18 https://t.co/twi0a614iE
Steve Wright had secret heart surgery shortly after BBC bosses axed his Radio 2 afternoon show and was 'more ill than he'd been letting on', friend reveals https://t.co/8pAPcpEiTg https://t.co/TJI43Zw6El
BREAKING Steve Wright had 'undergone heart bypass' and was 'more ill than he let on' https://t.co/j4Xn1kerPX
Steve Wright 'withdrawn' and 'stopped going out' before death https://t.co/TQHHSsLkuW
Radio 2 listeners break down in tears as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs returns following the legendary DJ's 'sudden death' aged 69 https://t.co/EiQzh0xVb7 https://t.co/07GFQ1gwtD
BREAKING BBC Radio 2 fans 'in tears' as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs returns after DJ's death https://t.co/XonwJAvrjl
Steve Wright 'became extremely withdrawn and stopped going out after his ex-wife died during Covid' - as son reveals he flew from LA to care for the BBC star before his death https://t.co/vVkcBFht9R https://t.co/3SLm2ADDYX
Steve Wright: Friend was 'due to meet him on the day he died' https://t.co/6RfOtyV3rZ
Steve Wright's son breaks silence on his death and says 'rough as it may be' https://t.co/W57yYC9sjM
Steve Wright's Publicist: ‘He died of a broken heart’ BBC SHAMED for ‘scandal’ treatment of beloved radio star Steve Wright, after corporation branded 'institutionally ageist'. @MrMarkDolan https://t.co/eR1KgnOhUu
Steve Wright's Manager: ‘He died of a broken heart’ BBC SHAMED for ‘scandal’ treatment of beloved radio star Steve Wright, after corporation branded 'institutionally ageist'. @MrMarkDolan https://t.co/d7k2HJ9cct
Steve Wright 'very excited' and was plotting BBC comeback days before death https://t.co/NIHtEQa7OF
It’s personal: the reaction to Steve Wright’s death is proof of the power of radio | Gillian Reynolds https://t.co/2XI4o82PQ0
Steve Wright was 'in talks' with BBC just weeks before tragic death https://t.co/p42GFb3643
The BBC will be featuring special shows this weekend in memory of radio legend Steve Wright https://t.co/dUHyicK3Xr
Steve Wright's heartbroken brother blames BBC DJ's 'unexpected' death on his poor diet and claims the star hid his health problems from his family https://t.co/EDya5lLopx https://t.co/NPSQsaaLov
Steve Wright’s devastated brother has broken his silence following the radio DJ’s shock death earlier this week Read more: https://t.co/fgh7J9XXWf https://t.co/iXzy8tGvtJ
“It’s a tragedy he should go in these circumstances with praise ringing in his ears from the same BBC bosses who got rid of him.” DJ Steve Wright probably died of a "broken heart" according to friends. @Iromg | #TalkTV https://t.co/2cK4z0Wy2S
Radio presenter Steve Wright’s first appearance on Top Of The Pops more than four decades ago is to be rebroadcast by the BBC ✍: @CharlotteAKMac https://t.co/UQAdVIktJl
Steve Wright’s brother says ‘he could have looked after himself better’ after star DJ’s ‘unexpected’ death https://t.co/41i2vLGq3X
Steve Wright’s brother explains cause of death after hidden health battle https://t.co/6S77gtx2nb
After Steve Wright's death this week, @NickyAACampbell and @djgarydavies remember the ‘meticulous mayhem’ he pioneered on air ⬇️ https://t.co/erBdUIhEYB
Steve Wright 'had no medical problems' before being found dead https://t.co/eMFeV3RPTE
Radio legend Steve Wright “died of a broken heart” after being dumped by the BBC, according to pals who said he never got over being axed from Radio 2. Steve was another victim of the BBC’s purge of older white men from Radio. #DefundTheBBC
The legendary BBC Radio broadcaster Steve Wright has died, aged 69. He's well-known for his long stints on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, but his broadcasting career started in Berkshire. Hear about Steve's time at Radio 210 in Reading 📻👇 https://t.co/2e6A0fOzQe
Steve Wright ‘died of broken heart’ as BBC boss faces backlash for ‘sickening’ tribute to axed DJ https://t.co/olR2dFw4HJ
'Shyness, eccentricity, generosity, genius: he was a complex package, but above all immensely likeable' ✍️ Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) remembers Steve Wright after his passing aged 69 Read more: https://t.co/P9ePLP2EeA https://t.co/sGxGcG1J1P
🔴 Steve Wright was found dead at London home by paramedics after ‘incident’ https://t.co/SnCy8oxyl9
Steve Wright break silence with new update after BBC Radio 2 star's death https://t.co/B6DLnThQwb
Steve Wright died of 'broken heart' after BBC axe, friend says https://t.co/rrWVJzB6rj
📻 How Steve Wright survived the brutal world of Radio 1 https://t.co/jaWCtpmsU1
DJs hail Steve Wright as ‘one of the greatest exponents of radio’ https://t.co/calsaU3pdS
BBC radio presenter Steve Wright’s death is being treated as “unexpected”, but not suspicious, police have said ✍: @Hello_Hannah0 https://t.co/AgmTtSOlVm
🔴 BBC ‘dumped’ Steve Wright in years before his death, says Liz Kershaw https://t.co/YshCdYcp17
BBC Radio presenter Steve Wright's death treated as 'unexpected but not suspicious' say police https://t.co/CmMcHMYoQd
Steve Wright was set for BBC Radio 2 comeback before his 'very sudden' death https://t.co/xBF1NOuPVY https://t.co/FzF1dawnZ3
'Last picture' of Steve Wright taken just weeks before his 'very sudden' death https://t.co/Uw1uxD7YEU https://t.co/ZuHncDRhn2
Steve Wright found dead after emergency services called to London home over 'incident' https://t.co/Cg3Q2WLQDj
Never a real Radio 1 listener, I remember hearing Steve Wright for the first time at school and thinking "who is this guy, he's amazing" and he was. For a long time. #RIPSteveWright
Steve Wright remembered as ‘pure gold’ who ‘devoted his whole life to radio’ https://t.co/gIGGVkFrBb
Steve Wright found dead at London flat after 'incident' as tributes pour in for beloved DJ https://t.co/NwPLGGFsL8
DJ Steve Wright presented programmes for more than 40 years. https://t.co/0ZbU8gl7Ab
Radio DJ Steve Wright was reportedly found dead at his flat in London after paramedics were called to an “incident” https://t.co/jfk32p3w8f
Steve Wright's heart-breaking last promise as BBC Radio 2 host https://t.co/7W7xHXFPVV https://t.co/o0z04vVx8k
"What he did on the radio was extraordinary." "He was for many people the essence of creative radio". @mrjamesob pays tribute to the passing of radio presenter Steve Wright, and compares receiving positive work feedback from him to a 'papal blessing'. https://t.co/CugeArZKkS
Steve Wright was found dead at his home on Monday morning after paramedics were called to 'an incident' https://t.co/0crCpZdvHT https://t.co/gDA0nFdmIH
Coventry colleague @Justineclaire75 pays tribute to her friend, Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright. https://t.co/rxz03de6fb @flupton https://t.co/s5mbkktqSp
Our tribute to Steve Wright from the @BBCRadio2 Piano Room this morning 🧡 https://t.co/9d4Hf9uwYW
Steve Wright's final BBC Radio broadcast 'will never be aired' after veteran DJ's 'very sudden' death https://t.co/ahrnByccU9 https://t.co/5R6lY4UwBW
Tributes have poured in for Steve Wright, with fellow DJs remembering him as a broadcasting "legend" and a "radio genius". https://t.co/XtGbRIZLdQ
‘It’s like losing a life-long companion’: readers on the magic of the late Steve Wright https://t.co/EsBazW35IH
📻 The lunatic Steve Wright in the Afternoon was radio at its best – no matter what Morrissey thought https://t.co/C1i9AOZoiu
A constant presence, a comfort to hospital patients and a "friend" - BBC Radio 2 listeners have been paying tribute to veteran presenter Steve Wright, who has died at the age of 69. https://t.co/kcl2WRfXgF
'The BBC needs to cherish its old troupers, not kick them out of the door' ✍️ Christopher Stevens (@infamyinfamy) on Steve Wright after his death aged 69
‘I had actually sent two emails to Steve yesterday not realising he was no longer with us…we were due to meet tomorrow.’ Radio & TV Presenter Paul Gambaccini talks emotionally about his friend Steve Wright following the death of the 69-year-old DJ. https://t.co/gGxeQMMr9j
📻 The late, great DJ proved you don’t you have to be solemn to be a serious broadcaster – and he valued creative freedom above all Read Paul Gambaccini's tribute to Steve Wright below ⬇️ https://t.co/OSthqehoUg https://t.co/MVjicEBA1C
📻 Listen: Sara Cox and Radio 2 presenters fight back tears after Steve Wright's death https://t.co/oze2woRYaG
Steve Wright's heartbreaking final sign-off on BBC Radio show https://t.co/GZS5trWupM
Steve Wright has been remembered as a broadcaster who was “born to be in a studio” and whose “heart soared when he was on the air” ✍️: @LauraSHarding https://t.co/JqzyLPjYre
Steve Wright: DJs pay emotional tributes to 'radio legend' https://t.co/m4l7DsHMLT
'It feels like I've lost a friend': Devastated BBC Radio 2 listeners pay tribute to legendary DJ Steve Wright https://t.co/MIyryIcdYA https://t.co/u6ETEHPWpI
BBC DJ Steve Wright’s death was 'huge shock' to co-stars despite being aware of 'struggling health' https://t.co/vQfZ79pdZU
Share your tributes and memories of Steve Wright https://t.co/AmnTUezJuQ
‘It makes me feel sick! It’s shabby and hypocritical.’ Liz Kershaw says the BBC should apologise for ‘dumping’ Steve Wright from his Radio 2 show following the death of the 69-year-old DJ. https://t.co/cY0yelWdNs
Shock of Steve Wright's death floors colleagues and friends after they reveal they saw him just days ago https://t.co/QxElpAZ7Ac https://t.co/zjKnflEAkI
'No-one was that good': Colleagues pay tribute to Steve Wright https://t.co/TUgVceHVta
Welcome to Valentine’s Day 💋 Tributes are being paid to amazing BBC DJ Steve Wright who has died aged 69. Lots of people thought of him as a friend just through listening to his shows. Tell us which famous names you class as friends despite never meeting them?.. @BBCTees https://t.co/AKCQautIF0
The death of BBC radio presenter DJ Steve Wright features across many of Wednesday’s newspapers. https://t.co/BsOAo3TCOo
Steve Wright: A radio giant and a feel-good friend to millions https://t.co/AJRrD9ls5T
This is not what I expected to hear today and is so sad. Steve Wright has been a constant since my childhood and was so good at what he did. A massive "shout out" to an incredibly talented broadcaster. https://t.co/4bcJXCEX1g
'I wasn't an old friend but he made me feel like one.' @IainDale recalls one of his favourite moments with Steve Wright, following the legendary broadcaster's passing. https://t.co/h58F9dF4Gg
Steve Wright, and the huge outpouring that follows his death, reminds how central to the country's heart radio once was. And still is, for an awful lot of people. There's still no better medium than great radio.
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Wright. He was a one off, a superb broadcaster who loved the radio as much as the radio loved him. As far back as the early 70’s Steve has always been a great supporter of my music and every interview I did with him, even the…
I’m so sorry to hear Steve Wright has passed away. I loved doing his show and, of course, his afternoon Radio 1 show was the soundtrack to my 1980’s. RIP Steve. https://t.co/cdRaxcxCSy
'What will be your lasting memory of Steve and all those who loved his shows so much?' Steve Wright's Co-Presenter, @janeyleegrace says the former BBC Radio DJ was the "sound of my life" Full story ➡️ https://t.co/KFfhuQyqyS 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/8AsHDZXgiE
"He was actually completely addicted to radio." TalkTV presenter James Whale pays tribute to BBC radio presenter Steve Wright, who died today aged 69, saying he had "one of the most recognisable voices on radio". @Iromg | @THEJamesWhale https://t.co/1s9aKhk8qz
The radio personality Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, has passed away Read more: https://t.co/QpqDRC3tae https://t.co/e4LWxNSohX
Watch the UK Tonight with @GregMilamSky: Tributes paid to BBC Radio presenter Steve Wright who has died age 69 https://t.co/J1MMIGlR8l https://t.co/sS0aeFPNON
So much more than a DJ, Steve Wright pioneered a new style of talk radio | Mark Lawson https://t.co/ZcBVYbqvZH
‘That combination of light entertainment, music, and thoughtful current affairs is not easy to get right, and Steve Wright really did do it superbly.’ Nigel Farage pays tribute to 'legendary broadcaster' Steve Wright, who has passed away aged 69. https://t.co/lMx9m2qBz9
Never met Steve Wright but like many around my age, who grew up in the U.K., felt I did. A very talented broadcaster who had us constantly sniggering with laughter into our hands on car journeys or after school/uni. No one did it like Steve. Condolences to his loved ones. R.I.P.
'I can't believe I'm not going to see him again because I just enjoyed his company so much...' Radio legend @tonyblackburn and @IainDale pay tribute following DJ Steve Wright's passing at 69. https://t.co/JXA85iGuI7
🔊 LISTEN: Essex ‘best pal’ remembers Steve Wright
Awful news that Steve Wright has died. A broadcasting great, so slick, so innovative and so inspirational to so many broadcasters. His Radio One show was a masterpiece, day in day out without fail.
Such sad news. Steve was the broadcaster’s broadcaster, a consummate professional and thoroughly good guy. The inspiration for so many who wanted to work on the radio, including me - growing up, listening as i went to school - and then still listening when I did the school run. https://t.co/WljsKZitAB
I met Steve a few years ago in his BBC studio- he was so friendly and welcoming as you’d expect if you were one of his listeners - a great communicator, entertainer and broadcaster - RIP Steve Wright - radio legend https://t.co/v6Ifa4IQzs
Listen to Sara Cox’s emotional tribute to “witty” and “warm” fellow BBC DJ Steve Wright, who has died at 69 Follow updates https://t.co/mYqbyKjN0s
RIP Steve Wright. Was never really for me but I sensed he just raised the spirits of millions of listeners from R1 (innovative) to R2 (inventive) down the years. He cheered people beyond measure. Lots of people . Which is some epitaph.
‘He was a great broadcaster, and a very different broadcaster!’ Former BBC DJ, Mike Read, pays tribute to DJ and radio host legend Steve Wright. https://t.co/7iHbXaq0J4