Steve Wright was 'more ill than he let on' and underwent heart bypass before his death

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Jonnie Irwin's widow Jessica Holmes has given a heartbreaking update on how she's coping following her husband's death. The mum-of-three admitted that it "still doesn't feel real" following his tragic passing earlier this month.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

BBC star Steve Wright's final broadcast will reportedly never be aired following his death aged 69.

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.