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BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright has died at the age of 69 after a career spanning more than more than five decades.

The news of Steve Wrights sad death at the age of 69 came as Sara Cox was hosting on BBC Radio 2 this afternoon.

Tributes have been pouring in for the DJ who presented BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades

Radio DJ Steve Wright, who hosted shows on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2 for more than four decades, has died at the age of 69 as his heartbroken family speak of their sorrow

Tributes have flooded in after the news that legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright died at the age of 69.

Steve Wright, the BBC Radio DJ and presenter who hosted Sunday Love Songs, has died aged 69, his family has announced.

Tony Blackburn spoke of his “shock” receiving the news that fellow DJ Steve Wright had died at the age of 69. The veteran BBC’s death was confirmed in a statement from his family on Wednesday, 13 February. Wright joined the BBC in the 1970s, hosting shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than four decades which attracted millions of listeners. Paying tribute to his friend, the broadcaster, 81, described Wright as a “one-off.” “He made me very happy, I used to love him on the radio. One ...

The DJ hosted programmes on the BBC for more than four decades, including his popular afternoon show.

Wright hosted shows on BBC Radio for more than four decades and was a long-standing presenter of Top of the Pops

Wright joined the BBC in the 1970s, going on to host shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than four decades which attracted millions of listeners