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Radio 2 star Steve Wright found dead after paramedics were called to an 'incident'

BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright was found dead at his home, after emergency services were called to attend the scene Monday morning – his family has shared its 'profound sorrow'

Steve has passed away at the age of 69 (Image: BBC)In the wake of the news, friends, fans and former colleagues delivered an outpouring of support as they reflected on memories of an amazing radio presenter. Ken Bruce, a former colleague at Radio 2, expressed his shock at the news, revealing that Steve and his friends had been planning to celebrate his MBE with a lunch. Steve tragically passed away just days after his last radio appearance (Image: Geoff Wilkinson/REX/Shutterstock)The star's final show on the channel last Sunday was pre-recorded, but he is reported to have recorded another set to air in the coming weeks.

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