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Heavily influenced by the US, Wright perfected a show featuring records split by interviews and comedy

Steve Wright's family issued a statement today to announce he had passed away at the age of 69, with his colleagues paying tributes to their late friend

He joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than four decades.

DJ Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades has died.

He joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than four decades.

The veteran presenters death was announced this afternoon, prompting an outpouring of emotional tributes from stars including Sara Cox and Zoe Ball.

Radio icon Steve Wright has passed away at the age of 69, his family have confirmed.

His passing shocked colleagues, with one fighting back tears as she reacted to his death on air when it was included in the rush-hour news bulletin.

Steve Wright was a much-loved BBC DJ for more than 40 years, as well as being a true radio pioneer.

Listen to Steve Wright’s final sign-off on BBC Radio 2. The legendary DJ, who presented shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years, has passed away aged 69. His death was confirmed by his family in a statement shared on Tuesday 13 February. Wright last appeared on Radio 2 during a pre-recorded Valentine’s Day edition of his Love Songs programme on Sunday 11 February. “Ta-ra then,” he tells listeners, signing off for the final time. Following news of Wright’s death, tributes ...