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13th February 2024, 16:39 | #1 |
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Steve Wright RIP
We’re incredibly saddened to announce that our friend and colleague Steve Wright MBE has passed away.
We’ll miss you greatly Steve. 🧡 Steve 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.” Tim Davie, BBC Director General 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.” Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2 said: “Steve understood the connection and companionship that radio engenders better than anyone, and we all loved him for it. He was a consummate professional whose attention to detail was always second to none, and he made his guests laugh, he was fair, and he wanted to showcase them and their work in the best possible light, bringing brilliant stories to our listeners.
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13th February 2024, 16:55 | #2 |
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Steve Wright in the afternoon.
Jan's words (sung) when I read this sad message to her. How many generations did he entertain? Mike & Jan
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13th February 2024, 17:20 | #3 |
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Massive shock to hear of his death.
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13th February 2024, 17:28 | #4 |
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I've listened to him since the early days. He used to joke, 'I'm not a well man'.That was 40 years ago,seems he was right.A brilliant presenter with a great sense of humour.RIP Steve you will be missed by many.
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13th February 2024, 17:45 | #5 |
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So sad to hear of Steve Wright's passing, I used love "Steve Wright in the afternoon", a true professional who will be sadly missed.
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13th February 2024, 17:57 | #6 |
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A great entertainer and wit, quite a loss.
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