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- Long-time BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright has died at the age of 69.
He joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than four decades.
A statement shared to the broadcaster by 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.
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Can't believe the gushing tribute from the BBC Director General. He said, "No-one had more energy to deliver shows that put a smile on audiences' faces'......why did they sack him then? I haven't listened to Radio 2 in the afternoon since they sacked Steve. He was a great broadcaster and will be sorely missed. RIP Steve. Your fans loved you!
He lost his weekday afternoons shows, but was presenting Pick Of The Pops still in Saturdays.
RIP.
The reason? A white male.
Agree 100%...I too have not listened to radio 2 afternoon....This has really upset me.....RIP TOP DJ STEVE x
Yes head of BBC kicked him out of his afternoon show, radio 2 has been going downhill for years now,RIP Steve,will be so sadly missed brilliant DJ, brilliant person,so so sad day today,😢😢😢
Well said he deserved more but that's the BBC. R.I.P Steve thoughts with his family and friends.
Voice of my teenage years. STEVE!!!!!!!!😢
What? The IDF Are making horror movies in rafah, children hanging by limbs,crawling with their dying breath screaming for god, it's not their fault we have been so horrendously ignorant and obscene in our actions as the west, regarding the middle east.
Mine too.
Steve Wright in the afternoooon, king of the jingles
The songs and parodies he would do, and the jingles he used. My boring afternoon work hours flew by when he was on! I still remember most of his usual stuff, "Mr Angry from Purley" being one 😂😂😂 RIP Steve, will always remember you
Talented broadcaster treated badly by BBC
While certain other BBC radio presenters were allowed to thrive. Disgusting organisation the BBC are.
What? The IDF? Are making horror movies in rafah, children hanging by limbs,crawling with their dying breath screaming for god, it's not their fault we have been so horrendously ignorant and obscene in our actions as the west, regarding the middle east.
Say no more. BBC, ffs!
How so?
@@TheDriftdogwhat planet you on ?
Legend of broadcasting. Part of my teen years. R I P Steve 🍺
“PURE Radio Genius” | BBC Radio 2 Presenter Steve Wright Dies Aged 69 2241pm 13.2.24 thumbs down for the news. can't say i wanna celebrate his death.. such is life, eh?
When a celebrity dies it's the ones who knew them and were in their lives who say they will miss them but with Steve Wright he was in all our lives so we can all say we will miss him and mean it .
He was our friend.
Well said. He always made me laugh, he was like a family member in my kitchen every afternoon… so very sad
Very true, my friend 😢
Very very well put 👍
❤@@angelalayton1655
He brightened up many an afternoon and probably the finest radio DJ ever to grace the BBC.
He was innovative and always brought a smile to my face 😢😢😢😢😢
Yea he did 😢😢
What? The IDF? Are making horror movies in rafah, children hanging by limbs,crawling with their dying breath screaming for god, it's not their fault we have been so horrendously ignorant and obscene in our actions as the west, regarding the middle east.
@@MandaWard71What? The IDF? Are making horror movies in rafah, children hanging by limbs,crawling with their dying breath screaming for god, it's not their fault we have been so horrendously ignorant and obscene in our actions as the west, regarding the middle east.
Finest DJ to ever to grace radio bar none.
Sacked by the BBC - hardly surprising - he was talented, professional and well liked.
People die and it’s sad but certain people pass and you just can’t believe it … Steve was in that category ❤️ R.I.P. Steve from one of your MANY MANY Millions of fans 😢
During the school holidays (& after leaving school in 1984) I would always listen to Steve Wright in the afternoon on Radio 1. His carachters were always hilarious, especially Mr. Angry & The Pub Singer.
Unlike most afternoon shows on the radio today - which is just background noise that nobody listens to - people did really listen to Steve's show. I once went into a shop & the staff, customers & even the security guard were laughing at the humour on his show.
R.I.P Steve & thanks for some wonderful laughs ❤❤❤❤
Yep he would get so angry he would throw the phone down
@ashlibabbittcroakedit9108 it's another true story
@stevenoneill7166 Iam 💔 broken hearted
Sid the manager...Gervais the hairdresser..the football hooligan..the gay cabello.. can anybody remember more?
@matthewballard6399 Who was the guy that used to say "Yes sir Mr Wright "
"Steve Wright In The Afternoon" was my entire childhood. His voice always put me at ease. I am saddened and shocked in equal measure. May he RIP.
Grew-up listening to Wrighty in the 80's..... His afternoon show used to be on the school bus radio taking us home after school..... All the characters he used to do, Arnie, Mr Angry, The Pub Singer, etc, etc..... Legend. Always came across the airwaves as such a nice guy. Will be sorely missed. Rest easy Wrighty, you brought joy to millions.
A true hero to the people a breath of fresh air I'm done with the radio now
A great loos used to listen to Steve wright in the afternoon, had me in stiches, even sat in traffic you could see everyone laughing from listening to Steve R.I.P Steve
Sad sad news grew up on Steve Wright in the afternoon,definitely Will be missed,god bless steve
So sad. Never thought I would shed a tear for radio DJ but he's been there for me for 40 + years and will miss him. Ripxxxx
Only the second DJ I've shed a tear for....Ray Moore being the other one....sad day
I stopped listening to radio 2 because steve was taken off air. So So Sad. God bless him for all the years of laughter he gave us. 😭😭
Grew up with Steve on the radio from the early 80's. Probably one of the best broadcasters this country has ever produced , a genuine warm funny guy who will be sorely missed by millions of radio listeners.
Absolutely devastating news. He was the voice of radio. Such a sad, sad loss. RIP Mr Wright.
The man who inspired me to be a radio presenter. Thank you, Steve. R.I.P.
I'm commenting from California, so never had the good fortune to hear Steve (or you) work.
But your comment resonates with me. I think most, if not all of us who worked in broadcasting for any period of time had those heroes growing up.
The disembodied voices out of the air that kept us glued to our radios, taught us new things about music, and as we grew a little older had us sitting in darkened bedrooms talking into pretend microphones as we constructed fantasy programmes around our record collections and dreamed of being amoung those anonymous, yet familiar voices.
Of course, those of us who actually got the chance once grown learned that broadcasting is simultaneously damned hard work and the best job in the world.
To you, and all Steve Wright's listeners across the UK and beyond, along with his colleagues and family, my heartfelt respect and condolences.
@@beachdog67 lovely comment friend, his shows were great in all aspects, music guests, and quick witted humour
I used to listen to Steve years ago when Radio 1 had good presenters and was worth listening too.
Steve Wright in the afternoon was a must at work, great bloke, great presenter, will be sadly missed.
Thanks for the memories Steve 🙏
I'm so shocked .. so sad how the BBC treated him.. truly talented DJ
R.I.P. 1 of the greatest DJ ever
Definitely up there with Kenny Everett and Wolfman Jack.
This loss has hit me hard. He's been in my life since I was a teenager. Always loved him ❤ RIP
Wow. A huge loss for UK Radio. RIP.
I remember when Steve started on bbc radio if ever there was a voice for radio Steve had it he was a breath of fresh air. He was up there with Terry Wogan as the greatest DJs the BBC ever had. RIP Steve you have earned the rest because you made millions of people so happy with your shows.
The BBC broke his heart..... R I P
Well said Vanessa, he was fantastic on the air. Good on you for not glossing over his dismissal.
Shocked. I grew up listening to Steve Wright and he was one of the best. May he rest in peace.
ASK ELVIS was GENIUS and one of the funniest things ever on the radio, and radio 2 hasn't been the same since he finished the drive time slot.
I remember that! Hilarious!!
Absolutely
Dont forget Mr angry.
Dont forget Mick an kief 😂
Get the geese off.
So sad news..All my driving years at ASDA..He was my afternoon companion 😢condolences to his family…No more Sunday love songs 😢😢😢I haven’t listened to Radio 2 since the BBC dropped him…and will never listen again..
Absolutely gutted I grew up listening to Steve Wright absolute legend on the radio will be sorely missed
Simply more than a DJ ..66 Yr old man followed Steve for years radio 1 radio radio 2 ..always remember the caricatures..he brought on the show ..Steve played the tunes and made us laugh ...you will be sadly missed ...
I honour your talent Steve you made my Sunday will miss you RIP mate
Omg, this is so sad , loved him on the radio,R.I.P Steve😢😢😢
We are all in tears here, Steve was part of all of our lives from DAY ONE and taking him off his afternoon slot in the afternoon made us all angry to be replaced with some 'unknown nobody'.
Every afternoon he made the dreay days bearable and sad days happy with his crazy zany crew with Janey, Tim, the 'old woman' Mr Angry, Elvis and all the rest...... well Steve Wright has also LEFT the building........life will never be the same again RIP DEAR Stevo. I expect he will be on 'Radio Paradise' tomorrow for those lucky souls who now have him Bless you old mate I mean that sincerely. Our Hearts are💔😭
I am very sorry to here of Steve's passing, I have listened to him for over 40 years.
I have always enjoyed listening to Steve Wright in the afternoon and Sunday love songs, R.I .P Steve🙏✝️
He was the best of them all in the afternoon, unreplaceable 😢 Rip from Italy 🇮🇹
I'll never forget my early building site days with Sid the Manager, Mr Angry and Mick Jagger - classic comedy. He did Britain proud.
His Mick and Keith impersonations were legendary!
😂loved Mr Angry! There was also a social worker character but can't remember his name ?
Can't help you there mate. But if you find it put it up here and I will check it out. Also good was Smashey and Nicey, who fortunately didnt have Steve in their sights.. @@gillianm9367
Such sad news, I spent many hours being thoroughly entertained by Steve Wright on Radio 1 back in the day. RIP x
RIP Steve.
One of the best.
So very sorry 😞 Steve Wright was a one off ❤ we don't have great people like him God Bless and his family 🙏 ❤
Sunday morning is now cancelled for me, 40 years of magic from a man of the people, no airs or graces, just Wrighty, RIP MATE, WILL BE SO MISSED, BY MILLIONS.
Same here never dreamed Sunday just gone was the last time I would be listening to steve 😢
Really sad news. Steve didn't deserve the treatment he received from the BBC. True broadcasting legend. RIP mate😢
Been listening to Wrighty for 40 years, absolutely devastating news. He was an incredible DJ, he could give masterclasses. Just loved him as did most of the UK. His weekly afternoon show was always epic. RIP mate, you'll be so sorely missed 😢
I was really sad when they took him off, loved the show for decades. Can`t believe he`s gone. Was a reassuring presence and fun time in the afternoon. RIP Steve and thanks.
He was like a big comfort blanket, and brilliantly funny!
He was a breath of fresh air in his early days on radio 1, it was a pleasure to listen in at that period in my young life, my thoughts go out to his family, rip Steve
I was listening to him as a kid in the early 80s laughing my arse off...and I was still listening to him in my shed in my 50s and still laughing my arse off...he remained fresh, authentic and genuine until the end....Will be missed
RIP Steve, thanks for being part of my childhood. Will listen to Witchita Lineman tonight & raise a glass to you.
He would dearly dearly missed 🙏🏽god bless his soul , it was must specially “ Mr Angry “ My favourite was Steve Wright in the afternoon
He along with terry Wogan were radio,no day will be the same,R.I.P.
Like millions of others, my Sunday ritual, 09.00-11.00am,listening to the craic, the awful jokes and great banter on Sunday Love Songs with Steve Wright❤️
I was listening to him on Sunday, just cannot believe this TRUE LEGEND has passed away, too young to leave this world.
A talent beyond compare.
BBC, like many other great presenters of bygone times, you treat this man abysmally, shame on you.
Steve, the world was a better place when you were in it.
Go play to the angels.
R.I.P 🥰
very badly treated by the BBC, can't listen to his replacement. RIP Steve.
Scott Mills show is like bad hospital radio
BBC gave a beautiful tribute, so soon after sacking him.
I want to know why he was never Knighted or Honored. Guy was incredible. Flawless.
He was made an MBE in 2024 honours list
He was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours list for services to radio
Serious honourin no g
@@Paul-ot2yc I didn't know!!! About time too!!!!!! That's great to know.
@@Goodbyeeveryonehere Thanks for letting me know. Well diserved
Best ever Mr Angry from Purley my favourite character. Always on in the afternoon
I remember Steve talking fondly of David Jacobs after David's death and he cracked and Tim from his team jumped straight into the broadcast to back him up and give him a break, great guy great team with him
Tim and Janie, his team. Their banter was hilarious. Just loved him, an integral part of my life the past 40 years. RIP mate.
A sad loss to British Radio , RIP Steve
Brilliant, completely unique DJ and archival piece of British cultural heritage and a part of the day-to-day lives of several millions of Brits. The news that he is dead is staggering and quite literally unbelievable.
Listen to this man for so many years.
Condolences to his family.
RIP Steve Wright.
😢 Good Man! I will miss him. Condolences from Poland.
Radio will never be the same again 💔
Total shock. Steve Wright we will miss you. BBC why did you take Steve off the air on Radio 2 ?. RIP Steve Wright.
I haven't listened to BBC since the treated like crap and got rid of him. The greatest dj ever and sadly missed. RIP Steve.😢
loved listening to him on radio one in the 80s with the likes of Mr angry so so funny a great talent RIP Mr wright Legend of the Radio
Dont push me !!!!!!!!!!
Steve Wright the best dj we ever had.says it all about the bbc getting rid of steve......why???afternoons or radio 2 were never the same after steve went.god bless you steve you will be missed by the whole nation.😢😢
So so sad, had the please of working with him in a nightclub in Dover in the 80’s. BBC Managment are speaking so highly of him yet they were quick enough to sack him!!
Good God just heard the news so sad RIP sir condolences to His family and friends 🙏
RIP Steve Wright.
An incredibly great broadcaster.
He was endearing, bright and funny.
All the 'Wright' attributes.
Wow! Yet another fantastic talent. So sad. Loved his show. RIP Steve Wright.
The best radio dj in my lifetime. Listened to Steve and the afternoon crew from the 1980s . Absolutely gutted about his passing. Like losing a family member. BBC should have a good long look at themselves for shelving him to a Sunday. Bloody criminal😡😡😡. Steve was that nice that he never complained. Sorely missed 😢😢😢😢
I grew up listening to Steve Wright in the afternoon on radio 1 with his posse in the 80's... made our afternoon at work alot more bearable..thank you Steve. Thank you so so much for the laughs you give us...r.i.p
R.I.P Steve Wright, i used to listen to you in the mid 80's as a young apprentice in our local BMW Garage, always entertaining.Good man, may you move on to greater things.
Terrible news, my youth on radio 📻😢
Dear God No
BEST Radio 1 Afternoon Jock EVER
Still missing his show ending on Radio 2
Gonna miss you Steve ,
Serious Jockin beyond the veil forever
Im in shock hun 😢😢😢😢 loved sunday love songs 😢😢
Steve was the finest radio DJ / presenter EVER!!!.
Listened to him for 40 years , his was the program our radio had to be tuned to every afternoon during the working week. The funniest characters and absolutely brilliant presenting.
The man was a true genius of his craft, and the UK will miss him so much.
He is and always will be totally irreplaceable .
Thankyou Steve for all the years of fun and great listening you gave us.
Millions of us are going to miss him so much.
He was an absolute genius & legend.
The BBC treated him appallingly and whoever decided to kick him out should resign immediately.
The best thing Radio 2 could do now is get rid of all the other DJ's and just play re-runs of Steve's show every day.
They'd save an actual fortune and the listener's would be very, very happy.
RIP Steve. The best friend I never met. ❤️☹️
Ask elvis was totally and utterly brilliant
It certainly was and the welsh gardener
The guy was a part of so many teenagers life, great memories 🤙
Yes, my friend, including mine. He used to crack me up with all his different characters and his sense of humour. Oh man, they were the days 🕊🙏
Steve wright was one of the best people on radio they will never be another Steve wright God bless him
I had to stop driving home when I heard he passed away could not believe it such a big part of my life will miss him
I’m stunned. 69 is no age. What a lost talent
Very true but he seemingly didn't look after his personal health. So sad he has gone.
Right do you know what he died of???
@@pinky-ud1rtI wondered if it was suicide, that or heart attack!
What? The IDF? Are making horror movies in rafah, children hanging by limbs,crawling with their dying breath screaming for god, it's not their fault we have been so horrendously ignorant and obscene in our actions as the west, regarding the middle east.
@@mikehippersonWhat? The IDF? Are making horror movies in rafah, children hanging by limbs,crawling with their dying breath screaming for god, it's not their fault we have been so horrendously ignorant and obscene in our actions as the west, regarding the middle east.
We love you Steve x
I remember Steve singing along with Fat Larry’s Band ZOOM early 80s, great bloke, met Steve twice on Radio 1 summer roads shows, back when Radio 1 was the best.
Very sad loss, his Radio 1 show was brilliant. The characters he came up with were so funny such as Mr Angry and Gervais the hairdrssser etc etc. I wasn't so keen on his R2 show, but there was no denying his talent as radio DJ/presenter! RIP
WHAT A LEGENED ❤❤ 80S 90S AND TODAY..LOVE LOVE SONGS ON A SUNDAY TRA RA STEVE SLEEP TIGHT ❤❤❤
The BBC should be ashamed of itself and that new controller of radio 2 who sacked him needs to go. Why do you get praised for failure at the BBC Steve always got in the listeners every single day yet, they sacked him?
sadly because we must have gay black white pink etc etc etc this is now what the world has become a woke disaster zone waiting to colide with a massive meteor !!!!!!!!!!
Because he probably went against the message
A sad sad loss to his family, my deepest condolences, and a sad loss to radio 2 and his colleagues, RIP steve
So sad to see someone go who brought so much laughter and happiness to so many.
IF "the Pub Singer" turns up at his funeral,
to sing a few of his classic songs,
"EVERYONE would be in tears over THAT",
RIP Steve Wright in the afternoon.
@organickevinlondon I remember when The Pub Singer was doing Nick Berry's "Every Loser Wins". Even Steve shouted "Gimme Wicksy anyday". Hilarious 😄👍
Mr Angry and Damion the social worker - absolute class RIP Steve.
I remember watching his final program back in September 2022 while at college. He was a great role model for several aspiring DJs. I’m currently considering a career in radio in my native USA, hoping to continue Steve’s legacy.
“Good Mornin’!”
Steve wright in the afternoon !! Absolutely genius!! Mr Angry😂😂 was brilliant So sad that hes gone but thanks for the memories Steve❤
This is horrible news, Steve Wright in the afternoon took fun radio broadcasting to another level - bless you Steve, and thank you for making our lives so much better.
So sad R.I P Steve.
Feel like ive lost an old friend... so long steve ❤
Steve Wright only one word (Legend)👍
Get The Geese Off Steve You Are A True Legend Loved By Many For 50 Years Rest Well My Friend What A Shock !
Heartbreaking ❤
Steve was the Adrian cronour, you know him who was the inspiration for good morning Vietnam. RIP STEVE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR RIDE ON MY RADIO 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
The saddest of news. 😢
Cannot believe this! Such an amazing warmth and presence. Loved his shows on the weekend. A pretty big hole has been left at Radio 2. Rest in peace, Steve! ♥️