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BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve underwent a heart bypass months before his death, a friend has revealed. The beloved broadcaster was found dead at his London flat at the age of 69 this week, with his colleagues and listeners devastated by the shock news
Mark Wells, the former controller of ITV entertainment, said being axed from his long-running BBC Radio 2 afternoon slot in 2022 had been a 'bolt from the blue' for his friend.
Presenting a special episode of Wright's Sunday Love Songs show this morning, Tarbuck said the show was going on but 'without the chief'.
Throughout the special episode, which aired on Sunday morning, Tarbuck said the show would continue but 'without the chief' before reading out heartfelt tributes from Wright's listeners.
Steve Wright's son has paid tribute to the BBC legend and said he got to know him in a way he 'never had before' while caring for him before he died.