Simon Mayo chokes up as he pays tribute to Steve Wright: ‘One of the true originals’

Simon Mayo pays tribute to Steve Wright: 'One of the true originals'Greatest Hits Radio

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00:00 We've heard that, I'm reading this now from the BBC website, that Steve Wright has died.

00:06 As you know, big presenter from Radio 1, Radio 2, he's there for four decades.

00:11 He's died at the age of 69. Obviously this is a tricky announcement to make. He was one of the

00:21 true originals of music radio, I think. I loved his shows, I know a lot of you did as well.

00:25 It was a thrill to be on the same radio stations as him. He'll be much missed.

00:29 Don't have any details, it's just his family have said, with deep sorrow and profound regret,

00:35 they announced his death at the age of 69. Anyway, that's all we have, just wanted to let you know.