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Greg James leaves fans in tears as he pays tribute to Steve Wright on his breakfast show while Vernon Kay 'struggles to think about his passing' in emotional speech


The veteran presenter's passing was announced on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an outpouring of emotional tributes from stars and fellow BBC Radio presenters.

Elsewhere, Chris Moyles also paid tribute on-air on Radio X saying he was 'a quirky man, but a lovely genuine sweetheart' adding 'I can’t, comprehend that I’ll never talk to him again' The channel was overwhelmed with calls from 'devastated' listeners who shared how the radio giant put a smile on their faces each week, as they paid tribute to the 'kind, funny, humble and loveable' star. Loving fans shared their heartfelt memories with Nicki Chapman while she sat in for Zoe Ball, who was absent for unknown reasons, in a special BBC breakfast show dedicated to the beloved DJ.

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