Steve Wright

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Mindeværdige hyldester til radiolegenden Steve Wright - DJs og stjerner mindes

BBC Radio 1 - BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright

BBC Radio 1 og Radio 2-stjerner deler deres minder om Steve Wright efter hans død i en alder af 69 år.

Steve Wright var en af de mest populære discjockeyer på britisk radio i 1980'erne, og med sin 'zoo'-format trak han et publikum på otte millioner lyttere. Efter Wrights død har kolleger og fans fyldt medie- og underholdningsverdenen med smukke hyldester. Vanessa Feltz hylder ham som en 'ren geni', og Sir Elton John deler en følelsesladet hyldest, hvor han takker Wright, der hjalp ham med at opnå en nummer et hit. Desuden blev Wrights humoristiske karakterer som Mr. Angry og Sally Traffic elsket af lytterne og kollegaer. Wrights pludselige død har chokeret mange, da han stadig var aktiv med sit populære eftermiddagsshow på BBC Radio 2. I de seneste dage har radioverdenen og fans mindes en legende, der har underholdt og inspireret gennem mere end fire årtier.

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Steve Wright: DJs pay emotional tributes to 'radio legend' (BBC News)

Stars from BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 share their memories of Steve Wright following his death aged 69.

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Steve Wright obituary (The Guardian)

One of the most popular disc jockeys on British radio in the 1980s who used a 'zoo' format to pull in audiences of eight million.

A Tribute to Steve Wright (Dale & Co.)

It was just before 5pm. I was interviewing Lord Bilimoria for my ALL TALK podcast when I caught sight of a news alert on my phone. I couldn't believe what I ...

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Steve Wright death: Tributes pour in for BBC Radio 1 and 2 'love ... (The Independent)

Wright was presenting Sunday Love Songs on Radio 2 as recently as Sunday (11 February). Following the news of his death, tributes from across the entertainment ...

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Steve Wright Dies: BBC Radio Presenter & Former 'Top Of The Pops ... (Deadline)

He was 69. Wright's family confirmed the death to the BBC in a statement earlier today. “It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing ...

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Steve Wright: Steve Wright, BBC presenter dies at 69 years - The ... (The Economic Times)

Steve Wright, BBC radio presenter and legendary broadcaster has died aged 69 years. BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 shows have been hosted by Wright for many ...

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Steve Wright: Radio 2 listeners pay tribute (BBC News)

The DJ - who presented on the BBC for over four decades - died on Monday at the age of 69.

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I was injured, miserable and lost – then Steve Wright saved me (The Guardian)

Wright's radio show was a lifeline as I struggled with a broken leg and the mystery of what to do with my life. Imagine my joy when I finally got to meet ...

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Steve Wright (1954–2024) (Dirty Feed)

Steve Wright (1954–2024). Published 13th February 2024. Radio. Back in 2011, The Mirror published a hit piece on Steve Wright. I'm ...

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Steve Wright was planning lunch with pal Ken Bruce (Bennington Banner)

Late radio veteran Steve Wright was planning to meet up with his pal Ken Bruce for a celebratory lunch before his shock death aged 69.

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Steve Wright in the Afternoon: 10 funniest moments (Telegraph.co.uk)

'Love the show' became a common refrain from listeners to Wright's relentlessly funny 'zoo radio'. Here are just a few reasons why.

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Vanessa Feltz hails BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright as a 'pure genius':'I ... (Star Local Media)

The BBC radio legend died at the age of 69 on Monday (12.02.24) after a glittering career in broadcast and now journalist and fellow presenter Vanessa, 61, has ...

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Steve Wright was found dead at London home by paramedics after ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Emergency services called to BBC Radio DJ's flat where he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Mr Angry and Sally Traffic hail 'genius' Steve Wright (BBC News)

David Wernham, who voiced Mr Angry, Wright's best-known comedy character, said Wright was "inspirational". "He had that knack of finding what people could do..

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Steve Wright was found dead at London home by paramedics after ... (Yahoo South Africa)

Police and paramedics were called to Steve Wright's home on Monday morning after reports of “an incident” at his central London flat.

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Sir Elton John pays emotional tribute to Steve Wright: 'I'm shocked ... (Watauga Democrat)

Sir Elton John has been left "saddened and shocked" by the death of Steve Wright as he reveals how the late legend actually helped score him a number one ...

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Steve Wright death: BBC DJ found dead 'by paramedics at home' as ... (The Independent)

DJ hosted 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon' on BBC radio for decades.

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Steve Wright death – latest: BBC DJ found dead 'by paramedics at ... (Yahoo News)

The Independent pays tribute: 'Steve Wright was a friend you only had to switch on your radio to summon'. Tuesday 13 February 2024 20:50 , Tom Murray.

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Steve Wright death – latest: BBC DJ found dead 'by paramedics at ... (Yahoo Canada Finance)

DJ hosted 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon' on BBC radio for decades.

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Steve Wright, legendary Radio 2 presenter, dies aged 69 (The Independent)

Wright hosted BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 shows for more than four decades.

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Steve Wright: BBC Radio 2 presenter dies aged 69 (BBC News)

The DJ hosted programmes on the BBC for more than four decades, including his popular afternoon show.

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