Page 28 - Steve Wright News Today

The legendary Radio 2 DJ, who was one of the most familiar voices on the airwaves in the UK, died aged 69 on Monday.

Following the death of Steve Wright at the age of 69 this week, a close friend of the BBC broadcaster has revealed he was offered the chance to return to his weekday afternoon show which had been taken over by Scott Mills

BBC Radio 2 Steve Wright's is said to have suffered deeply after the death of his ex-wife Cyndi Robinson four years ago, with neighbours saying he became withdrawn and 'stopped going out'

BBC Breakfast presenter Luxmy Gopal trailed a tribute to Wright, who died on Monday aged 69, but a photo of fellow DJ Simon Bates, still very much alive at 77, was shown instead.

Fans of the much-loved radio presenter, who died on Monday, were quick to vent their fury.

The Radio 2 show opens with a tribute to DJ Steve Wright, its long-time host, who died this week.

BBC Breakfast host Roger Johnson was forced to step in as the wrong person was shown during a Steve Wright tribute.

Gavin McCoy says the star pulled out of a lunch arrangement set for the day his death was announced.

Locals living near the DJs £2million flat, where he was found dead aged 69 on Monday morning, say he completely shut down after the pandemic.

The Radio 2 show opens with a tribute to DJ Steve Wright, its long-time host, who died this week.