BBC Radio 2 star Steve Wright's death 'unexpected but not suspicious' according to police
15.02.2024 - 09:33
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright's sudden and tragic death is being treated as 'unexpected' but not suspicious, according to police.
The legendary broadcaster - best known for his show 'Steve Wright in The Afternoon' - died this week aged 69.
Police and paramedics were reportedly called to a flat in central London's Marylebone area on Monday morning, reports the Mirror, with a spokesperson of the Metropolitan Police saying: "A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed."
"The death was unexpected, but is not being treated as suspicious. A report will be prepared for the coroner." they added. London Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the address following "reports of an incident".
Despite paramedic's best efforts, the star was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Now Wright's colleagues have described him as 'one of the greatest exponents of the art of radio' following the heartbreaking news of his passing.
Steve was a much-loved figure on BBC Radio 1 and then Radio 2 for over four decades, drawing in millions of listeners.
On ITV's This Morning, fellow radio presenter Paul Gambaccini remembered how Wright would arrive at the studio hours before his show to ensure he was ready.
He shared: "He knew what he was going to do (and) when and that's when the greats like Noel (Edmonds) and Chris Evans shone. They made it sound like it was off the cuff, but it was really well planned."
He also opened up on how dedicated Steve was, saying: "And Steve stayed afterwards, this was his life. He gave us his life for 44 years, five days a week and then six with Love Songs."
Gambaccini was shocked by the news as he had just spoken to Wright on Saturday and sent him two emails on
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