Legendary Radio DJ Steve Wright Has Died Music Chat

[Scotty G]

DJ Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, has died at the age of 69.

His family confirmed his death "with deep sorrow and profound regret" in a statement on Tuesday.

Wright joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host the afternoon shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2.

He also fronted television programmes for the BBC, including Top of the Pops.

Wright was last on air on Sunday, hosting a pre-recorded special Valentine's Day edition of his Love Songs programme. He passed away on Monday.

Shocking news. Grew up listening to Steve Wright in the afternoon. I'm absolutely gutted.

 

[Tom]

Sad news.

Reminds when I used to be off school and my Dad used to take me to work in his lorry and he was on Radio One Breakfast Show back in the day.

 

[Dylan]

Grew up listening to Steve. Very sad and sudden. RIP.