Steve Wright has died.

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I had no idea he was ill. Condolences to his family.

in my head it was a given he’d always be around. It’s so sad to think no more.

thoughts with friends and family

Such a shock. I don't think he was ill so would guess at fatal heart attack.

A broadcasting legend. 40+ years on afternoon on Radios 1 and 2.

I watched his interview outside Radio 2 studios was it a year or two ago now?
He seemed kinda ok with being told to step down but also didn't seem happy either.
Saying going from working 6 days a week to 2. 5 days.
Perhaps he should have left altogether and tried something new.

I know - she did an amazing job holding it together. Jo Whiley too. And the Bobster 😥

It wasn't his choice. BBC Radio boss Helen Thomas decided she "wanted a change in the afternoons" He wasn't bitter and had only good things to say about the BBC.

I feel really sad about this - I grew up with “Steve Wright In The Afternoon”.

I've listened to Radio Two for over 20 years, a friend and I used to listen where we were, work etc and email each other.

I was listening to the 5pm news when it was breaking news on radio 2. Credit to the news presenter and poor Sara and Bobbi, I was quite touched at how genuine they sounded.

He was the first one to do the zoo format I think. Remember Ask Elvis, the bloke that did the allotments, Barry from Watford, the Old Woman, Mr Angry.

Yes it's so familiar and comforting.
RIP Steve

How terribly sad. Steve Wright was part of my afternoon drive and Sunday mornings for as long as I can remember, and since October I had really enjoyed him taking over the Saturday afternoon Pick of the Pops from Paul Gambuccini.

My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

You need to ask for this to be deleted. There is no evidence it's lung cancer and family did not release it in their statement.

It's either not true (probably) or not been officially released.

I used to listen to him at night on Radio Luxembourg in the late 1970s. He was so sweet, funny and relatable. I feel very sad to have followed his career right through to the end.

I loved him in the late 80s and 90s, especially the characters, not many DJs even tried to do sketches.

I must admit I don't really listen to the radio anymore, unless I catch 5 minutes in the car, I guess times change, amazing that he used to get many millions of listeners on the hayday of radio 1.

Paul Gambaccini on 5 luve said he was sending him emails this morning about a project, so it must have been very sudden.

His afternoon show on Radio one helped me through a lonely and difficult adolescence. I feel very sad he’s passed.

God yes I was in the car when Sara came on as I usually do and it was all jokey then by the time I'd got out of the car, did some stuff and put the radio back on it had completely changed. Credit to Sara and the Bobster for holding it together.

God yes I was in the car when Sara came on as I usually do and it was all jokey then by the time I'd got out of the car, did some stuff and put the radio back on it had completely changed. Credit to Sara for holding it together.

Just listened to Sara's link after the news broke and what she said was beautiful. You could tell she meant every word

What a complete shock- and honestly, how saddened I am. I suppose its because I can't remember a time he hasn't been on the radio. Being daft and reliably cheerful.
Didn't expect to find myself having a cry in the car this afternoon.

Sara's show is so upbeat and crazy usually and then she received such sad news
The traffic lady was so upset too
I think Sara was relived when she had to hand over to Jo Wiley tbh , it was so difficult for everyone today :(

I've Listened to Sunday live songs forever. And my kids grew up with it (they used to complain then secretly grew to love it). We are sad to hear of Steve's death.

I’m sorry to hear this. I loved him when I was growing up.

I’m shocked. 69 is no age these days.

Really shocked. I listened to him as a teen and a student.

What a loss ! Rest in peace Steve Wright.

Such a shock, I thought I'd misheard the news on the radio.

I normally have sport radio on in the car but me and my mum went to the nec 2 Sundays ago and so listened to Steve, haven't really had radio 2 on since most of the oldies left.