Steve Wright’s heartbreaking final words on Radio 2 resurface after his shock death at 69

Footage of Steve Wright discussing the end of his Afternoon Show on BBC Radio 2 has resurfaced following the host’s death age 69.

It was announced on Tuesday, 13 February that the legendary radio host had sadly passed away, with Sara Cox and Bobbie Pryor becoming emotional live on air as the news broke.

Steve enjoyed a 40-year long career at the BBC, where he worked across both Radio One and Radio 2. He also occasionally hosted TV shows.

Radio fans were left shocked in 2022 when it was revealed that Steve’s Afternoon Show slot had been taken off air.

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Following the news that his time on air would be ending, Steve shared his thoughts with fans.

He said at the time: “Sometimes people want you, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes there are changes and they give you another offer – and that’s OK. I understand that, I really understand that.”

Steve continued: “I’ve been offered loads of stuff at the BBC and I’m staying at Radio 2. What it actually means for me is rather than working six days a week, I’ll be working maybe two and a half days a week. So maybe I can get lunch, maybe I can have a rest, whatever, for a little while.”

Steve famously helmed shows on both BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 (Image: (Image: Getty))

He’d also said on air at the time: “Before we start the show proper, if I may, I’d just like to say thank you ever so much for all the messages that have come in, over the weekend after I announced on Friday on the afternoon that we are leaving the Afternoon Show.”

Steve’s family issued a statement confirming the news of the DJ’s death on Tuesday, it read: “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.”

Steve worked at the BBC for over four decades (Image: Getty Images)

It continued: “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.”

Steve famously helmed shows on both BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, including Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs, as well as presenting Top Of The Pops and even The Steve Wright People Show from 1994 to 1995.