Wright presented programmes on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2. <\/p>
DJ and radio personality Steve Wright has died aged 69, it has been confirmed by his family.<\/p>\n
His family confirmed his death \u201cwith deep sorrow and profound regret\u201d in a statement on Tuesday (13th February), writing: \u201cIt is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence, and his father, Richard.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlso, 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\u2019s most enduring and popular radio personalities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cAs we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wright was known for hosting radio shows on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, as well as fronting TV shows like Top of the Pops.<\/p>\n
He took over as the host of Pick of the Pops from Paul Gambaccini in 2023, and presented BBC Radio 2\u2019s mid-morning show Sunday Love Songs.<\/p>\n
Wright was last on air this past Sunday, presenting a pre-recorded Valentine\u2019s Day edition of his Sunday Love Songs programme.<\/p>\n
Having joined the BBC in 1980 to host a Saturday evening show, his career spanned afternoon and evenings shows and a stint in commercial radio.<\/p>\n
Over the past couple of years, Wright continued to present Sunday Love Songs as well as a series of specials and podcasts, including Your Ultimate Kylie Song, and in December, Steve Wright\u2019s Peter Kay Christmas Special.<\/p>\n
Wright recently received a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for his services to radio.<\/p>\n
Paying tribute to Wright, Tim Davie, BBC\u2019s director general, said: \u201cAll of us at the BBC are heartbroken to hear this terribly sad news. Steve was a truly wonderful broadcaster who has been a huge part of so many of our lives over many decades.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was the ultimate professional \u2013 passionate about the craft of radio and deeply in touch with his listeners. This was deservedly recognised in the New Year Honours list with his MBE for services to radio.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo-one had more energy to deliver shows that put a smile on audiences\u2019 faces. They loved him deeply. We are thinking of Steve and his family and will miss him terribly.\u201d<\/p>\n