Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright dies aged 69 just days after last show

Steve Wright has died BBC Radio DJ and presenter Steve Wright has died aged 69. His family confirmed his death with ‘deep sorrow and profound regret’ in a statement shared on Tuesday. They said: ‘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.

What a huge loss.’ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In an emotional post, Richard Hammond said he ‘lost his hero’, writing on X: ‘I’ve lost my hero. Steve Wright has left us. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He was the reason I started my career. Steve, you changed radio and thus broadcasting for us and shall be very, very sadly missed. Go Well.

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