BBC Radio 2 Steve Wright's cause of death revealed following sudden passing
dailyrecord.co.ukThe cause of death for beloved BBC Radio personality Steve Wright has been disclosed. The popular star passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69 in his London flat in February.His death certificate, which was confirmed by a coroner's court on May 20 and registered at Westminster Register Office on July 3, reveals that he died from a ruptured stomach ulcer.The police had previously stated that while the DJ's death was unexpected, it was not being treated as suspicious.
According to BBC News, the father-of-two's death certificate listed acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer as the causes of death.Peritonitis is an infection of the abdomen's lining, and perforations are a less common complication of stomach ulcers, as explained by the NHS website.
This occurs when the stomach's lining splits open, allowing the bacteria residing in the stomach to infect the abdomen's lining (peritoneum).
In a statement released after their tragic loss in February, Steve's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.
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