Steve Wright's life away from Radio 2 – humble beginnings to broadcasting legend

TV presenter and radio host Graham Norton has announced he’s leaving his Virgin Radio UK weekend show after three years, leaving fans shocked. Graham co-hosts the 9:30am to 12:30pm slot on the radio along with Maria McErlane and has done since 2021. He made the shock announcement live on air during his show on Saturday 24 February.

More musical chairs in the UK’s national radio ecosystem after popular presenter Graham Norton announced live on air that this will be his last weekend presenting his popular Saturday and Sunday shows on Virgin Radio.

Jordan North, the popular radio presenter, has always been quite private about his love life. However, he once surprised fans by revealing a cheeky secret about his bedroom antics on air.Today, it was announced that Jordan, who hails from York, will be joining the Capital FM Breakfast Show after a decade on BBC Radio 1. He'll be replaced by former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing.The station praised Jordan for his hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, saying he's been an inspiration to younger presenters.

Wright’s family confirmed that he had passed away, writing: “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.”Now Tom, who is a club promoter, has revealed that he flew back from Los Angeles to be with his father in the days before he died.As reported by the Evening Standard, he said: “It meant the world to me that I was able to get to know my Dad in a way I never had in the months before he died.

Steve Wright's son Tom paid tribute to the broadcaster after his death aged 69 earlier this week.The BBC Radio 2 veteran, known for his show Steve Wright In The Afternoon, died in his home on Monday 12 February. Emergency services were called to his flat in central London's Marylebone area and later confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Steve Wright’s death this week left friends, family and colleagues of the much-loved radio DJ devastated.

One of the last photos ofBBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright has resurfaced after his tragic death this week at the age of 69.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright's sudden and tragic death is being treated as 'unexpected' but not suspicious, according to police. The legendary broadcaster - best known for his show 'Steve Wright in The Afternoon' - died this week aged 69. Police and paramedics were reportedly called to a flat in central London's Marylebone area on Monday morning, reports the Mirror, with a spokesperson of the Metropolitan Police saying: "A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed."

BBC radio legend Steve Wright "died of a broken heart", according to a friend of his.The world was shocked when it was announced on Tuesday, 13 February, that Steve had died suddenly, aged 69. Steve's friend of 40 years, celebrity publicist Gary Farrow, blamed Steve's death on a "broken heart" after his prized Radio 2 afternoon show was axed after 24 years on-air. Gary said that Steve was left "devastated" at the news of the show's cancellation, telling The Sun: “Steve lived for that show, he absolutely loved it - and the listeners loved him.

Steve Wright was found dead at his home after paramedics were called to attend an "incident" Monday morning, 12 February. The Radio 2 star sadly passed away at the age of 69, his family then confirmed a day later. Emergency services rushed to the DJ's Marylebone home just after 10am, where they pronounced him dead at the scene.

Fans are still in shock at the loss of legendary DJ, Steve Wright, who tragically died on Monday, 12 February, aged 69. Steve's family announced the heartbreaking news, saying: "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.

BBC Radio 2 legend Steve Wright was found dead at his home on Monday morning following a call to emergency services.

Steve Wright's final radio show concluded with him giving his listeners a fond farewell and promising to be back before his tragic death was revealed yesterday evening.

The cause of Steve Wright's death remains unknown after his sudden passing at the age of 69.The BBC Radio 2 DJ had made his last radio appearance just days before his family announced his death, with a heartfelt statement which read: "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.

BBC star Steve Wright's final broadcast will reportedly never be aired following his death aged 69.

Radio 2 star Nicki Chapman got emotional as she read listener tributes to legendary DJ Steve Wright following his death this week at the age of 69.

Steve Wright's last Radio 2 broadcast will not be broadcast following his unexpected death, which was announced by his family on Tuesday. In an emotional statement, Steve's family announced that he had sadly passed away at age 69, as they shared: "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.

Heartbroken fans are mourning the passing of legendary DJ, Steve Wright following the sad news of his death on Tuesday.

Tributes have poured in after legendary radio DJ Steve Wright died suddenly at age 69. On Tuesday, a statement shared to the BBC by Wright’s family announced the death of the 'beloved' presenter.