Steve Wright: Last News

Three months after his tragic passing, further details of BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright's cause of death have been revealed.The radio superstar, whose career extended over an impressive five decades, tragically passed away at age 69 in February, generating a sea of tributes from fans and colleagues alike. Steve sadly died in his flat in Marylebone, London, with Metropolitan Police declaring the death as “unexpected, but is not being treated as suspicious.” Fans and celebrities were devastated at the news.

Singer and West End musical theatre star Michael Ball recently took over the much-loved Love Songs show on BBC Radio 2, following Steve Wright's tragic death earlier this year. Michael quit his mid-morning show on the station, to host the two-hour-long Love Songs With Michael Ball from the beginning of this month. But away from his radio job, Michael is known for his larger-than-life, ever-smiling personality.

Paddy McGuinness confessed to feeling a touch of the jitters as he kicked off his first live show on BBC Radio 2 this morning.The beloved Top Gear host is now at the helm of the Sunday slot from 11am-1pm, previously occupied by Michael Ball.The shake-up follows the news that Michael Ball has stepped into the shoes of the late Steve Wright for the Sunday morning segment.Today marked the launch of Love Songs with Michael Ball from 9-11am, taking over the time slot once filled by the dearly missed Steve Wright, who tragically passed away aged 69 in February. As Paddy took to the airwaves, he shared with listeners that he was battling nerves and had fuelled up on "six coffees" before the show.

Singer and West End musical theatre star Michael Ball is set to take over the much-loved Love Songs show on BBC Radio 2, following Steve Wright's tragic death earlier this year. Michael quit his mid-morning show on the station last week, to host the two-hour-long Love Songs With Michael Ball from Sunday, 2 June after being offered the slot sadly vacated by Steve's passing.

Paddy McGuinness has said he is ‘having lots of fun’ as he gears up for a major new milestone in his career.

Three months after the sad passing of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, new details have emerged.

The DJ died aged 69 in February, having worked as one of the BBC’s most popular presenters for over four decades. The news was confirmed by his family in a statement, though at the time no cause of death was given.Now, Westminster Coroner’ Court has announced in a statement that “an inquest will not be required for Mr Wright.

The BBC has finally announced who will take over as host on the airwaves for Steve Wright's Pick of the Pops show on Radio 2 following his tragic passing earlier this year.

Zoe Ball has spoken out in support of a controversial shake-up at Radio 2.The BBC have announced that former Take Me Out host Paddy McGuiness and singer and actor Michael Ball will be taking over the station's Sunday morning shows. Michael, 61, will take over Steve Wright's Love Songs, following the tragic passing of Steve earlier this year. While Top Gear presenter Paddy, 50, will be fronting a brand new show.

Steve Wright's Radio 2 replacement has been confirmed after his unexpected death in February.The beloved radio presenter was found dead at his home aged 69. Michael Ball will be taking over as presenter on BBC Radio 2's Sunday Love Songs. Michael currently presents on Sundays from 11am-1pm, however from June, he will present Love Songs with Michael Ball from 9am to 11am.

After over 40 years on our airwaves, radio fans were dealt a heartbreaking blow on Tuesday 13 February, when the BBC announced the death of DJ Steve Wright, who had famously helmed programmes on Radio 1 and Radio 2, as well as fronting tv shows such as Top of the Pops. And now, in an exclusive chat with OK!, Steve's colleague Jo Whiley has opened up on dealing with feelings about her own mortality. However, the one thing she’s not concentrating on and that is slowing down.

It’s been 30 years since DJ Jo Whiley first landed on BBC Radio 1, co-presenting The Evening Session. Now aged 58, she’s in a new phase of her life; preparing for an empty nest, enthusiastically gardening (she’s a little obsessed with growing pumpkins), and dealing with feelings about her own mortality.The one thing she’s not concentrating on, though, is slowing down. “As long as I enjoy it and people still want to dance to the songs I play and hear my voice, I’ll carry on,” she tells us.

Radio DJ Scott Mills first landed a gig on BBC Radio 1 back in 1998, where he presented the early breakfast show from 4 am to 7 am. Since then, the 50 year old has risen through the ranks to host some of the biggest shows on the BBC.

Rock star Steve Harley has sadly passed away at his home in Suffolk on Sunday morning after a short fight with cancer at aged 73.

Steve Wright's friend Nick Campbell has said that the BBC star would not have liked all the nice things people are saying about him after he died. Steve Wright was a famous DJ on BBC Radio 2 but sadly passed away at his house on February 12 when he was 69 years old. Nick, who described his late friend as a 'great and really likeable person', has now spoken out to say that the late radio legend would hate all the media attention he's received since passing.

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.

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.

Radio 2 listeners were left in tears as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs made a return, just days after the DJ's sudden death at the age of 69.The news of Steve's death came as shock to fans and friends alike.This Sunday saw a return of his Sunday Love Songs, hosted by his pal Liza Tarbuck. She encouraged fans to share their memories of Steve, including any dedications he'd made on his show for special occasions like weddings or birthdays.

Steve Wright, the beloved radio presenter, had a heart bypass operation before his death, according to a close friend.The Radio 2 star, who was 69, was found dead in his London flat on Monday, 12 February. Mark Wells, the former controller of ITV Entertainment, revealed that Steve had undergone secret surgery and was "more ill than he let on." The news come after police confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Steve's death.

Radio presenter Steve Wright underwent a heart bypass operation months before his death, a friend has revealed.