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Radio icon Tony Blackburn reveals Steve Wright's secret to success and co-host Janey Lee Grace says he was 'one of the greats' in emotional tributes to the late DJ


Radio icons Tony Blackburn and Janey Lee Grace have paid tribute to their friend and former colleague Steve Wright following the news of his death aged 69.

Radio icons Tony Blackburn and Janey Lee Grace have paid tribute to their friend and former colleague Steve Wright following the news of his death aged 69 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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