Steve Wright found dead at home after paramedics were called to 'incident'

[@gardenroom65]

If only he knew how much he meant to us all xxxxxx ❤

[@HarryNicholl-z4n]

Indeed I’m so saddened loved listening to him also Tony Blackburn the best presenters on radio Steve was so funny sad we won’t hear his charm wit and sense of humour RIP Steve and Thank you for many years of my life listening to you on the radio

[@Wellygigs]

The voice of my fabulous adolescence ,( 1980s) then my career 1990s /2010 then my Sunday housework routine 2020s . Ken Bruce,Terry Wogan,Paul Ogrady,Steve Wright, we thank you for getting us through life.

[@deanmartin6052]

As you get older, you begin to see your life becoming less and less relevant, because each year brings new heartache as you notice the people you grew up with, friends, relatives and of course celebrities becoming frail and in some cases they pass away. This is part of all our lives sadly, it’s just the way things are. Steve Wright was a huge part of my younger self and to know he has gone, well it saddens me greatly. As a young working man in the 80’s, I listened to Steve every day in the factory where I did my apprenticeship. I remember how we would all be in hysterics listening to him and his crew take on the many zany characters that brought tears of laughter to my eyes so often. Then in later years, his afternoon show on BBC2, a ‘slightly’ more matured Steve, but with all the warmth and humour intact. Just a wonderful guy in every sense. I know he was a bit of a tortured soul, as are many who open their hearts so freely and who give so much of themselves to others. I hope he has found peace now, and if there is a god, a heaven, I know Steve will be playing all his favourite hits there for eternity. God bless you Steve Wright.

[@chriscullen5656]

What a beautiful tribute. I think your words so accurately sum up the feelings that he resonated to the whole country

[@karenrogers8571]

Thank you

[@auntbee1959]

There is God and there is Heaven. Rest assured…❤️🙏

[@wazbrown133]

That’s right, brother. Our faith is the assured expectations of things to come. It’s Christs guarantee!

[@patricksmith4424]

Lovely tribute and you speak for everyone who listened to Steve over the last 40 years. I don't think I have ever been so affected by a celebrity passing. I think that no matter where you were or whatever mood, Steve was always a comfort and a sense of familiarity. That was his aim after all to create a feel good factor for the nation.

[@PH_1964]

I adored Steve and his afternoon posse. Thank you RIP 🙏

[@joannefalkinder393]

A pure genius. Will miss him so much. Rest in peace DIAMOND GEEZER 💗💯🇬🇧

[@NAYF76]

The best tribute I could say is for so many years listening to his show in the afternoon at work made work so much more enjoyable as well as many memories being in the car with his afternoon show.

[@zekeedwards7904]

Been listening to Steve for 30 years, he was like a comfort blanket, the end of an era, the idiot programmers at the BBC did him dirty, now they have. Blood on their hands and a demonstrably depleted audience, r. I. p Steve

[@cgh08443]

So you're saying the BBC are the cause of his death? What a deplorable thing to say

[@sicks6six]

he was 70 drank like a fish ate enough to feed Africa and never exercised his family never visited him to see how he was doing, the BBC employed him for 15 years past his contract date which was when he became an OAP, blood on their hands, L0L

[@zekeedwards7904]

@@sicks6six he had a formula that worked, as I said audience figures had dropped 8% since his departure from the afternoon slot, I don't see the point of the ad hominem attacks on his lifestyle/appearance? What's that got to do with a radio show? He was replaced simply because of the woke narrative, he doesn't fall into the box ticking criteria that is ubiquitous in all forms of media now, radio was his life and I believe he died of a broken heart, your subjective critique comes with no likes, and no interest so why don't you go and troll somewhere else?

[@kitfrew9983]

Used to listen to Stevexwrighg in the afternoon every day at 3 o,clock outside my wee grandsons school. He would play back to bsck songs of yesteryear, his show was great banter with the angry old woman giving her tuppence worth, all very enjoyable. Rest in peace Sir.❤

[@AndrewsPearson-g4x]

You were one in 1 million you will be sadly missed, but not forgotten❤❤❤❤❤

[@juliesharp5077]

We have a problem with excess deaths sith a big increase in people dying at home. This man is another "died suddenly/ died unexpectedly". We have to question it.

[@chirpywiggins5796]

You're literally putting 2 and 2 together and coming up with 5 at this point.

[@juliesharp5077]

Its a valid question.

[@jamesgibson3276]

I don't really understand why people get so annoyed at the notion of looking at all the factors that could have boosted excess deaths in the last 3 years. I think an objective study that explores all the possibilities is exactly what's needed as the media are totally silent on the issue.​@@chirpywiggins5796

[@oliverwells7342]

Absolutely. Happening all the time I’ve noticed. Sad.

[@BBCBrainwashingBritishCitizens]

@chirpywiggins5796 you can't hide from the uncomfortable truth forever. What's the harm in asking questions?

[@standelone1674]

I am very proud to say that you mr steve Wright were a good friend to all who heard your unique radio shows even though most of us had never met you that sums u up steve A warm friendly little guy with a huge talent for entertaining All of us R. I. P fella

[@juliemulligan8473]

RIP LEGEND❤❤

[@deborahjaneapperley1004]

He was my favourite host on the radio in the 1980’s RIP xxx

[@trevorhalliday793]

I've been listening to Steve since day one, he was a broadcasting genius,his afternoon show with all his crazy characters, 'ask elvis', 'mr angry', 'old woman' and my favourite 'sid the manager' were so entertaining,he put so much effort into every show,sadly I don't think he collected his MBE awarded to him in the New Years Honours, a sad day for music radio fans everywhere. R I P Steve.

[@patricksmith4424]

Totally agree. To carry out this level of quality day in day out is astonishing. Steve's shows were always a lot more than just playing music and his taste in music was bloody good as well. His shows were whole entertainment features. Doing this once a week would gave been a serious achievement for most people, but doing it every was phenomenal. Its sad that even after giving the nation and even beyond so much pleasure for the last 40 years all he gets is a paltry mbe. How many businessmen get knighted gor just making money to spend elsewhere.

[@John-mz8rj]

Entertainer. Great characters helped cheer up the afternoon's at work. Ground breaking DJ.

[@lorquet21]

Truly an end of an era. I, like many others, listened to him for most of my life. Thank you for everything. RIP SW.

[@clivebonneywell6967]

Was it a sudden heart attack again

[@LornaThomas-wx5tn]

Stopped listening in the afternoon once Steve Wright was evicted.Just loved his evocotive voice.❤

[@bennhoey1966.]

God bless you Steve Wright. 😢

[@quickstep145]

He did a good thing for people, and this is the opposite of what those in charge want. Legend 🌟

[@PaulJones-vr2wi]

Have that Breakfast table set Steve Sunday morning will never be the same without you & your love songs. Till we meet again my Freind Sleep easy❤️

[@garynewton7478]

He was the only reason I would listen to radio 1or 2 when they took him off i quit listening to the station RIP steve you made people happy with the things you did thank you

[@graememcfee23]

nobody comes closer than steve wright not a dj but a top presenter gutted😭😭😭😭

[@aileenspence3080]

Poor Steve. One of the good guys.

[@elainecameron5545]

They treat everyone badly, those that have been loyal, faithful and that have brought listerners in, those who have brought in the viewers. Human beings are on the verge of moral bankruptcy.

[@bluekillion4487]

Every radio presenter replaced another presenter who was also loved by their listeners. Do you think Radio 2 should have to keep all their presenters until they die of old age?

[@rayhoughton8046]

He was better than all the other wankers they call DJs, Vernon Kay, Russell brand and half the woofters they've drafted in

[@karenmccarthy578]

RIP lovely man. You gave me so much pleasure listening to you over the years and became a part of my life. You will be sadly missed. Thank you. God bless.

[@davidupton-v4u]

God look after steve....soo soo missed...and soo.loved....by millions...rip steve

[@Zionist-Occupied-Government]

I wonder if Steve had took what Jeremy Vine was pushing while we were all jailed in our own homes . . ?

[@chirpywiggins5796]

Well the vast majority took it and the vast majority are still here.

[@borleyboo5613]

@@chirpywiggins5796Yes, and many of us now have ongoing health problems. I can’t walk far without a stick because my fibromyalgia became worse since having those vaccines, i have horrendous tinnitus as well.

[@Zionist-Occupied-Government]

@@chirpywiggins5796 For now . . But many of them are dropping like dominoes. Also the cancer rate has skyrocketed . .

[@roycampbell3433]

Died suddenly

[@Zionist-Occupied-Government]

It should have been Jeremy Vine .. the snake who pushed the poison ! I never heard Steve Wright call anyone Auntyvax or Grannykiller.. but Vine did.

[@chirpywiggins5796]

​@@Zionist-Occupied-GovernmentGrow up

[@benleatherland7020]

​@@Zionist-Occupied-Governmentwhat an awful comment. You should be ashamed of yourself!

[@Zionist-Occupied-Government]

@@benleatherland7020 I am not ashamed.. you are talking to the wrong person I'm afraid.

[@oliverwells7342]

Wonder why ?

[@Richard-jv9pw]

The best dj ever you will be greatly missed rest in peace Steve

[@MadDogSurvival]

A lot of sudden deaths recently! Wonder what could be causing them? …… nothing to see here 💉💉💉💉

[@marksheppard9880]

CLIMATE CHANGE.

[@MadDogSurvival]

😂😂👌🏽

[@Kaiserbill99]

To this day when I want to know the time I do a "Tell me what the time is Steve" to the Missus in a Bowie or Jagger voice. And then I can't help following up, as much as I try, with the "Tell me what the temperature izzzz". I started listening to Steve Wright In The Afternoon in the 1980s working in a factory during the student holidays. As you grow older you begin to reminisce about the heroes who mark the milestones of your life which makes it doubly upsetting when they pass away.

[@eddiegreenham6626]

God bless Steve.. A one of a kind... a true of king 👑 radio 📻 thanks....

[@Mike_Hughes]

'Serious Dyin'. Miss you SO much Steve. Love from Mike (MKH)

[@puddyhuston]

So sad God rest his soul

[@neilrafferty2097]

Was it . . . ?

[@Michael-g6h]

You were loved and your sadly missed steve.❤❤❤

[@lesleycooper7544]

Oh dear Please don’t say it was his choice. 💔💔💔💔

[@HarryG70]

losing steve wright is like losing a member of your familly. R.I.P Steve and keep serious "jokin" with no "G" where ever you are

[@isaiahlarsenne355]

Im not an avid music man and i dont really listen to alot of music but i did tune into his shows .something about him the way he came across a lovely pleasant guy really down to earth Amazing. who one would always have time for. If it were not for him i wouldnt have heard about alot of good bands that rarely got a mention. I remember i tuned in one time and he played the circle by ocean color scene Never heard of them before. Many other songs too. Oh and mr angry back in the day made me laugh Rip buddy another good mam gone to early. You will be missed

[@johnavery3941]

Back in the day when I was in 6th form, a long time ago in the eighties, Steve Wright in the afternoon was always on, if anyone tried to change it to another channel, potential crap getting kicked of him / her

[@elainekent3551]

💔

[@voxmusic2601]

So what was the "incident" and who made the call to the emergency services ??

[@lesleycooper7544]

Sadly. A permanent solution. To a temporary. problem I think 💔💔💔😞

[@chirpywiggins5796]

It's the Daily Record, and here's a massive pinch of salt

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

An absolute legend of the UK dies and yet we still get these right wing nutters using his death as an opportunity to slag off the BBC. Steve wasn't bitter that his time slot was given to someone new. He understood that's how it works.The BBC gave Steve the platform to entertain us kids back in the 1980's and we loved it. He was still working for the BBC over 40 years later. Give us all a break and appreciate the talent we have just lost. RIP the best DJ we've ever seen. ❤

[@BBCBrainwashingBritishCitizens]

Legend? Never heard of him.

[@kernowfairy]

So so profoundly shocked, saddened and heartbroken 💔💔to hear this tragic news.. Been a big fan of his from day one and always found him funny, kind and a caring guy who was great on his shows..my favourite Lovesongs will never be the same again...hearing him say see ya next week after his show last Sunday morning its so sureal we wont hear his lovely voice again...I just hope he didn't die alone as that has played on my mind since we heard the news...God bless you lovely Steve...you were so brilliant and so loved...Rest in Peace lovely man...❤❤❤❤ we will never forget you ❤️❤️❤️

[@borleyboo5613]

I bet it was a cardiac arrest. That is very sudden. Nothing can be done if it happens at home. My brother-in-law died of the same thing, at home. I loved Steve Wright and always listened to his afternoon show with his different characters. 🌺

[@Yahawadah70ad]

There's been an uptick since 2021.

[@An_inquisitive_thinker]

💉

[@doyoumind.atall.stopspying5572]

I liked steve. I admired him.

[@frank1672]

Serious sad news RIP SW💔

[@satyrangel2730]

R.I.P Steve Wright.

[@mrfixit2788]

Doesn't 'incident' mean suicide? I am not a fan of the BBC but he was entertaining.

[@jacpat5372]

No..an "incident" means something happened, fallen downstairs, heart attack, banged his head...stop looking for what isn't there fgs.

[@farmind6582]

Lot of sudden death going around these days!

[@lesley8568]

There is an increase in deaths in people between the age of55 and 70 as any one else noticed 😢 it seems life expectancy is getting lesser it's frightening I'm 62

[@ponyboycurtis9345]

Serious dying...no g. 🙏❤ Steve Wright Legend.

[@paulcrowther6664]

Very sad news ❤

[@philmockler5978]

Yet again the BBC have treated a brilliant broadcaster with contempt...they don't give a flying fig about how it affects people like the majestic Steve Wright on a personal level. This disgusting corporation needs a lesson (very broadly) in how to treat people with respect!!

[@auntbee1959]

So he killed himself? Why can’t they say it?

[@lesleycooper7544]

A DID my son. 💔

[@juliepeters3716]

Because of snowflakes. Apparently these days if someone hears the word suicide then they will kill themselves.

[@johnholmesinchesahead342]

He will be buried with all due love and respect. Even if a millions go by - he will remain a diamond gizza.

[@xfire7]

Helen Thomas killed Steve Wright .

[@versewriter8123]

Who is she?

[@mrcolin2u]

BTBBC ………. BOYCOTT THE BBC !!!!

[@JohnByrne-y3q]

Sir Steve Wright

[@ianstratton469]

I thought Steve was brilliant and never thought he should have dropped all his characters , Mr Angry, Sid The manager and more.. It doesn't say what he died of , but I suspect because of his weight , probably 18 stone he died of a heart attack. He was always thin but when Cindi left him he lost control. So sad .....

[@deaconjohn6838]

after the way the bbc treated him

[@JimJim-kh8rw]

😢

[@LornaThomas-wx5tn]

Ps.I think Steve decided to say Goodbye.Xxx

[@kevinchomyshyn523]

Not suicide surely 😮

[@Wellygigs]

Jeremy vine said in an interview today " he must have been in a lot.of.pain " sounds ominous

[@TASIAawful1]

Was probably a heart attack rip

[@dianefyfe5604]

That’s what I wondered too… Oh please, I hope not 😢

[@AbsoluteAudits]

I had the pleasure of spending time with Steve. But unfortunately not since lockdown. Behind the scenes he was very sensitive and self hating, he hated how he looked and was actively trying to lose weight to regain some confidence and improve his health. The afternoon show was his reason to get out of bed, and he joked so was the ridiculous amount of money he got paid for pressing buttons. He told me he would do it for free, but don’t tell the bosses. I can only imagine how much losing that show crushed him. He wouldn’t attend showbiz parties in the evening because he wanted to ensure he was on top form for his listeners each day. Everything he did was for others. I really hope it isn’t suicide, it pains me to think he was that low. He was the kindest person I’ve ever encountered.

[@philipjones9458]

He was poorly I think. Very overweight for many years

[@moto-bruvs666]

another suddenly and unexpected!

[@kevinharker1840]

The only thing i can liken this to is the Queen passing, so very sad.

[@leechinnery2791]

We've lost a real National treasure with the passing of Steve imo,absolutely loved the guy,always cheered me up when I heard him on the radio with his jokes and all the rest of his stuff,very very sad loss...RIP Steve....😞