"Part of our lives since forever" - BBC Radio 2 legend Steve Wright was the soundtrack to our afternoons

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.

Steve Wright was reportedly offered his afternoon slot back on Radio 2 just days before he passed away. According to his close friend, former ITV Entertainment controller, Mark Wells, the DJ had also recently undergone heart surgery.

BBC Radio 2 listeners were reduced to tears today as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs returned to air days after the star suddenly passed away age 69. Steve died on Tuesday, February 13 and the news came as a huge shock with many of his heartbroken co-stars breaking into tears live on air amid an outpouring of tributes, writes The Mirror.

Fans of the much-loved radio presenter Steve Wright – who died suddenly last Monday – have vented their fury after the BBC’s Breakfast News programme discussed an upcoming tribute to the DJ – while mistakenly showing a photo of a completely different radio personality.

Steve Wright's son Tom paid tribute to the broadcaster after his death aged 69 earlier this week.The BBC Radio 2 veteran, known for his show Steve Wright In The Afternoon, died in his home on Monday 12 February. Emergency services were called to his flat in central London's Marylebone area and later confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Steve Wright's brother has claimed the late radio star died due to lifestyle choices and a poor diet after it was announced he passed away on Monday, aged 69.

Steve Wright’s death this week left friends, family and colleagues of the much-loved radio DJ devastated.

Steve Wright's brother has shut down claims his late sibling died of a broken heart. Laurence Wright, 65, has broken his silence following the death of his brother earlier this week and claimed the late broadcaster died due to lifestyle choices and a poor diet.

One of the last photos ofBBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright has resurfaced after his tragic death this week at the age of 69.

One of the last photos of much-loved Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright has been shared by his friend composer Anthony James after Steve tragically passed away this week at the age of 69. Following the news of Steve's tragic passing, tributes have been pouring in from the presenter's friends and fans. Anthony was among those sharing emotional tributes to the late DJ.Taking to social media he shared a snap of himself with Steve, taken just a few weeks ago.

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 sudden death of BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright has been described as "unexpected" but not suspicious, as the police share a new update.The veteran broadcaster, known for his show Steve Wright In The Afternoon, sadly passed away this week at the age of 69. Police and paramedics were called to his Marleybone flat at 10 am on Monday, where they pronounced him dead at the scene. And a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene.

BBC radio legend Steve Wright "died of a broken heart", according to a friend of his.The world was shocked when it was announced on Tuesday, 13 February, that Steve had died suddenly, aged 69. Steve's friend of 40 years, celebrity publicist Gary Farrow, blamed Steve's death on a "broken heart" after his prized Radio 2 afternoon show was axed after 24 years on-air. Gary said that Steve was left "devastated" at the news of the show's cancellation, telling The Sun: “Steve lived for that show, he absolutely loved it - and the listeners loved him.

BBC Radio 2 host Steve Wright was 'hit hard' following the breakdown of his marriage to his famous US wife Cyndi Robinson and the late broadcaster never found love in the years that followed.

Steve Wright was found dead at his home after paramedics were called to attend an "incident" Monday morning, 12 February. The Radio 2 star sadly passed away at the age of 69, his family then confirmed a day later. Emergency services rushed to the DJ's Marylebone home just after 10am, where they pronounced him dead at the scene.

Fans are still in shock at the loss of legendary DJ, Steve Wright, who tragically died on Monday, 12 February, aged 69. Steve's family announced the heartbreaking news, saying: "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.

Steve Wright's final radio show concluded with him giving his listeners a fond farewell and promising to be back before his tragic death was revealed yesterday evening.

The cause of Steve Wright's death remains unknown after his sudden passing at the age of 69.The BBC Radio 2 DJ had made his last radio appearance just days before his family announced his death, with a heartfelt statement which read: "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.

Radio 2 star Nicki Chapman got emotional as she read listener tributes to legendary DJ Steve Wright following his death this week at the age of 69.

Steve Wright's last Radio 2 broadcast will not be broadcast following his unexpected death, which was announced by his family on Tuesday. In an emotional statement, Steve's family announced that he had sadly passed away at age 69, as they shared: "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.