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13-02-2024, 04:06 PM | #1 | |||
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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. Wright's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright. "In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard. Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK's most enduring and popular radio personalities. "As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68287707 |
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13-02-2024, 04:09 PM | #2 | |||
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He was Great
Sad he is now gone. Amazing to think he was happy working on Sunday. Life can be fast Last edited by arista; 13-02-2024 at 04:17 PM. |
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13-02-2024, 04:16 PM | #3 | |||
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I cant believe it I only listened to his show on Saturday
Iv been listening to Steve for 40 years Last edited by LeatherTrumpet; 13-02-2024 at 04:19 PM. |
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13-02-2024, 04:37 PM | #4 | |||
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All hail the Moyesiah
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Totally shocked, I wonder how?
Farewell to a legend |
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13-02-2024, 04:55 PM | #5 | |||
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I really loved his show Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 1, with his posse. I listened every day.
A sad and unexpected loss. Last edited by James; 13-02-2024 at 04:56 PM. |
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13-02-2024, 04:56 PM | #6 | |||
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Oh, how sad. He was a great radio presemter
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13-02-2024, 05:20 PM | #7 | |||
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Very sad,loved his show,RIP Steve Wright
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13-02-2024, 05:20 PM | #8 | ||
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A really big shock.
A big loss to broadcasting. R.I P. |
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13-02-2024, 05:22 PM | #9 | |||
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the times when the show went totally off at a tangent and the entire crew were in hysterics was a wholly new radio experience. It was great
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13-02-2024, 05:32 PM | #10 | ||
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A massive loss to the world of radio
Grew up with him in my ears like millions of others |
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13-02-2024, 05:35 PM | #11 | |||
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Such a sad time.
I was just listening to him on Pick of the Pops just TWO DAYS ago. He was in fine form. His voice/delivery the same as ever. Perfect and youthful. Very sad. He had so much left to give. RIP. |
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13-02-2024, 05:45 PM | #12 | |||
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13-02-2024, 05:48 PM | #13 | |||
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[Wright being surprised in his studio by Paul McCartney. Also pictured is his production assistant Dianne Oxberry] |
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13-02-2024, 10:15 PM | #14 | |||
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aw I used to love his show in the afternoon with that segment on finding love
RIP
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13-02-2024, 11:32 PM | #15 | |||
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14-02-2024, 12:22 AM | #16 | |||
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14-02-2024, 01:04 AM | #17 | |||
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I’m sure I might have heard in the afternoon once or twice before
How sad Drugs?
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14-02-2024, 02:21 AM | #18 | |||
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14-02-2024, 08:46 AM | #19 | |||
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It might not be the right thing to say at this time but you raised the issue of his weight.
I actually wasn't surprised he died. The last pic I saw of him he looked about 20 stone. I thought at the time no one should be that weight, particularly at the age of 69. Maybe it wasn't a heart attack. Some people were suggesting suicide because he lost his daily Radio 2 show. Who knows. |
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14-02-2024, 10:22 AM | #20 | |||
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Jessica Meuse was robbed.
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RIP
I feel for the family at a time like this, hopefully they're doing the best that they can do.
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14-02-2024, 11:39 AM | #21 | |||
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[Liz Kershaw has blasted the BBC
for its 'shabby' treatment of Steve Wright prior to his death yesterday, claiming bosses cruelly 'dumped' him and treat stars like 'tins of beans on a shelf'. The veteran radio presenter said it made her 'feel sick' to see the broadcaster pay tribute to the legendary DJ after a schedule shake-up last year saw Scott Mills take over his long-held Radio 2 afternoon slot. 'It's shabby, it's hypocritical. They just dumped him,' the former BBC presenter Liz said] https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-dj-death.html |
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14-02-2024, 11:42 AM | #22 | |||
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Yes 20 stone+ |
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14-02-2024, 12:15 PM | #23 | |||
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[Tony Blackburn, Steve Wright and Paul Gambaccini pictured in 2002] He was not Fat 20 years ago or so. |
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14-02-2024, 12:25 PM | #24 | |||
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RIP
very sad
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