Inside BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright's 10-year weight loss journey before tragic death at 69
ok.co.ukFans 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. "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.
As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time." No cause of death has been given, reports Mirror Online.
Steve wasn't one to shy away from health topics – he was rumoured to have allergies to feathers and penicillin and discussed his weight loss efforts.
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