Radio DJ Steve Wright, a staple on the BBC for greater than 4 many years, has died aged 69, his household introduced on Tuesday.
The broadcasting legend joined the BBC within the Seventies and hosted Steve Wright In The Afternoon on Radio 2 from 1999 to 2022.
Based on the BBC, Wright’s household mentioned: “It’s with deep sorrow and profound remorse that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.
“Along with his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard. Additionally, much-loved shut pals and colleagues, and tens of millions of devoted radio listeners who had the nice fortune and nice pleasure of permitting Steve into their each day lives as one of many UK’s most enduring and fashionable radio personalities.
“As all of us grieve, the household requests privateness at this immensely tough time.”
BBC director basic Tim Davie mentioned: “All of us on the BBC are heartbroken to listen to this terribly unhappy information. Steve was a really fantastic broadcaster who has been an enormous a part of so lots of our lives over many many years.
“He was the last word skilled – passionate in regards to the craft of radio and deeply in contact together with his listeners. This was deservedly recognised within the New Yr Honours record together with his MBE for providers to radio.
“No-one had extra power to ship exhibits that put a smile on audiences’ faces. They liked him deeply. We’re considering of Steve and his household and can miss him terribly.”
He final on air on Sunday, internet hosting a pre-recorded particular Valentine’s Day version of his Love Songs programme.
Wright introduced his last afternoon present for Radio 2 in September 2022, with Scott Mills taking on his slot having left sister station Radio 1 earlier within the 12 months.
On the time Steve issued an announcement insisting that he was not retiring from broadcasting or leaving Radio 2.