People say that paramedics were called to a “incident” and found Steve Wright dead at home.
The veteran DJ died this week at the age of 69. He hosted Steve Wright in the Afternoon and was the host of Top of the Pops.
MailOnline reports that emergency services rushed to the star’s home in Marylebone, central London, just after 10 a.m. on Monday.
He was said to be dead at the scene of the crime, and his “unexpected” death was not seen as suspicious.
The London Ambulance Service said, “We were called to a report of an incident at 10:07 a.m. on Monday, February 12.”
“A lot of help was sent to the scene.” Sad to say, someone was pronounced dead at the scene.
Antony James, Wright’s friend, shared what is thought to be the last picture of him, a selfie the two of them took together.
James said, “My good friend Steve is on my mind.” This picture was taken in New York four weeks ago.
His words: “We were trying to do ‘ironic selfies’.” He loved life and the radio so much. “I miss him.”
In a statement released yesterday, Wright’s family said, “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Steve Wright.”
Besides his son Tom and daughter Lucy, Steve also leaves behind his brother Laurence and his father Richard.
Also, Steve’s close friends and coworkers, as well as the millions of loyal radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of having one of the UK’s most stable and popular radio personalities in their lives.
“As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time.”
Many of his coworkers, including the presenter Sara Cox, have sent tributes.
“I don’t know what to say about the news of Steve Wright’s death other than that we are all shocked, devastated, and caught off guard by it,” she said.
“Steve was an extraordinary broadcaster, a really kind person, he was witty, he was warm, and he was a huge, huge part of the Radio 2 family, and I know my fellow DJs will all be absolutely shattered too.”
Nicki Chapman was almost in tears as she read the tributes to her coworker.
Zoe Ball replied, “Wrighty. Our radio friend, our inspiration, the Godfather, the master of broadcasting, and always there for us with love, support, advice, and, most of all, laughter. Rest in peace, you wonderful magic man.
“Life won’t be the same without you here love you my friend my hero.”
“What a man,” Jo Whiley wrote. What a story.
“The broadcaster of the broadcaster.”
“One of the nicest and most beautiful people I’ve ever worked with.”
“Thanks for all the help and music chat over the years.
“I can’t believe we’re not going to meet up in the depths of MV for our weekly catch up.” “Love you, Wrighty.”
Before he joined Virgin Radio, Chris Evans was a regular on both Radio 1 and 2. He said that Wright was to afternoons what Sir Terry Wogan was to breakfast.
From 1993 to 2009, Wake Up To Wogan was the most-listened-to radio show in the UK. It aired on Radio 2.
Evans wrote on Instagram, “Oh my goodness. That’s very sad news.
Steve was, without a doubt, the music that played in millions of our afternoons for decades.
There will never be anyone who comes close to how far and wide he covered all kinds of entertainment in his own unique and funny way.
“He was to afternoons as Sir Terry was to breakfast.”