Steve Wright passes away (1954 - 2024) (UK) - BBC & ITV News - 13/Feb/2024

The director general of the BBC, Tim Davie, has described Steve Wright as the "ultimate professional" whose audiences "loved him deeply" and will be terribly missed. Davie said: "All 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. "He was the ultimate professional - 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. "No-one had more energy to deliver shows that put a smile on audiences' faces. They loved him deeply. We are thinking of Steve and his family and will miss him terribly." He died yesterday aged 69. His birthday was last August, on the 26th 2023. There is an 'Obituaries' playlist on this channel under "People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (2016+)" here:    • People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (20...   #stevewright #RIP #Obituary Wikipedia: Stephen Richard Wright MBE was an English disc jockey (DJ), radio personality, and occasional television presenter, credited with introducing the morning zoo format on British radio, known for its zany, multi-personality approach.