Moment Sara Cox shares news of Steve Wright's death
Sara Cox told Radio 2 listeners she was devastated after learning legendary DJ Steve Wright had died aged 69.
Wright presented programs for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades.
He joined the BBC in the 1970s and later hosted afternoons. broadcasts on Radio 1 and Radio 2.
He also directed television programs for the BBC, including Top of the Pops.
Wright was last on the air on Sunday, hosting a special pre-recorded Valentine's Day edition of his show Love Songs.
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Sara Cox told Radio 2 listeners she was devastated after learning legendary DJ Steve Wright had died aged 69.
Wright presented programs for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades.
He joined the BBC in the 1970s and later hosted afternoons. broadcasts on Radio 1 and Radio 2.
He also directed television programs for the BBC, including Top of the Pops.
Wright was last on the air on Sunday, hosting a special pre-recorded Valentine's Day edition of his show Love Songs.
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