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Steve Wright Dies: BBC Radio Presenter & Former ‘Top Of The Pops’ Host Was 69


Steve Wright Dead: BBC Radio presenter & former 'Top Of The Pops' host was 69.

“It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright,” they said. “In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard. BBC Director General Tim Davie led the tributes, calling Wright “the ultimate professional – passionate about the craft of radio and deeply in touch with his listeners.”

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