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Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from a ruptured stomach ulcer – what you need to know

Steve Wright, a former Radio 2 DJ, died from a ruptured stomach ulcer at the age of 69, the BBC recently revealed. Although Wright died in February, the cause of death has only just been made known.

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Steve Wright, former Radio 2 DJ, died from ruptured stomach ulcer

Death certificate seen by BBC says broadcaster, 69, died from acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer

The Guardian - UK

Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright’s cause of sudden death disclosed

Legendary DJ died suddenly in February

The Independent UK

Steve Wright: BBC DJ died from stomach ulcer rupture, death certificate reveals

The veteran radio broadcaster died in February at the age of 69

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The Radio 2 host was even present for the newborn’s birth

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Vernon Kay uses CDs to keep BBC Radio 2 show going after technical issue

Presenter forced to improvise after track cuts out because of computer system failure

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BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker told to ‘prepare to die at any moment’ by doctors

‘I only have a finite amount of time left here before I pass over,’ DJ revealed

The Independent UK

Sting, Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol, Travis and more to play BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival

“I’ve never been to Preston in my life” says Sting, as he's announced as one of the headline acts at BBC Radio 2's In The Park festival in the city

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Michael Ball to pay tribute to Steve Wright in first show as his replacement

West End star shared details of how he would honour the late host

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Richard Madeley’s description of his own crime novel his most ‘accidental Partridge’ moment yet

“He even sounds like him these days,” one listener joked

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How BBC’s breaking news alerts are giving voters – and political parties – an electoral buzz

With BBC news app alerts reaching as many as 7m Britons, parties are desperately trying to influence what gets pushed out

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No inquest into death of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, says coroner

The DJ passed away suddenly in February

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The Guardian - UK

Ken Bruce continues to eat into BBC’s audience at Greatest Hits Radio

Presenter has added 1.6m listeners to Greatest Hits Radio mid-morning slot in last 12 months

Evening Standard

Romesh Ranganathan says ‘we will miss Claudia’ as he opens first Radio 2 show

The comedian has taken over Claudia Winkleman’s Saturday morning slot.

Evening Standard

BBC confirms replacement for Steve Wright's Radio 2 show

Mark Goodier will hit the airwaves to present Pick of the Pops from July

The Guardian - UK

Michael Ball to host Sunday Love Songs on BBC Radio 2

Presenter ‘more than a little nervous’ to continue legacy of late Steve Wright

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Evening Standard

Steve Wright’s Radio 2 Love Songs replacement confirmed following DJ's death

The veteran presenter died in February aged 69

The Guardian - UK

The secret life of Paul O’Grady – by his friends: ‘His number’s still saved in my phone. I can’t delete it’

He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off

Evening Standard

Graham Norton announces he is quitting Virgin Radio weekend shows

The Irish chat show host joined the station in 2021 following a decade on BBC Radio 2.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball admits she 'can't stop thinking' about Steve Wright following the BBC star's death

The broadcaster’s passing last Monday aged 69 sparked an outpouring of tributes from shocked colleagues

Evening Standard

Steve Wright underwent heart surgery months ago and was 'more ill than he was letting on', says friend

Friend Mark Wells said the DJ underwent a bypass operation ‘about 14 or 15 months ago’

Evening Standard

Steve Wright's son Tom shares emotional tribute to former BBC Radio 2 DJ after his death

Tom Wright flew back from LA to see father in his final days

Evening Standard

Steve Wright was on verge of BBC TV presenting comeback when he died, friend says

Star said to have died from broken heart after being dropped by Radio 2

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