Steve Wright, BBC Radio presenter, has died

Veteran BBC radio presenter and broadcasting "legend" Steve Wright has died at the age of 69.

Wright hosted shows on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades and was last on air hosting a pre-recorded Valentine's show on Sunday, the BBC said. He died on Monday.

Paying tribute, his family said in a statement: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.
"In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard.