Radio legend Steve Wright ‘died of a broken heart’ after being dumped by BBC, friends reveal...

Broadcasting legend Steve has been described as the last 'of the old guard' and that radio is 'all the poorer for it'US composer Anthony James yesterday shared a snap of the pair, which is believed to be one of the last taken of the DJ

Gary told how his “painfully shy” friend “needed an arm round the shoulder” from his bosses — but it never came. “Sure, he didn’t really eat broccoli and he liked McDonald’s, but he was such a character, the likes of which I don’t think we will see again. He would spend hours and hours researching before a show, checking out guests and doing his homework. Radio was his life.“So quite how the BBC could decide he was ‘too old’ or not ­current enough is a joke.

Her tribute went down badly with many listeners, including one who posted: “Is this the same Helen Thomas who ripped out his soul when she took away his show? I love the tributes from fans/colleague/friends, but I am sickened by the gushing from BBC management who threw Steve because of his age on the scrapheap. He lost purpose, so sad.”

"What a legend, a broadcasting titan. The man who made it sound so effortless but worked the hardest out of everyone — to be in this slot, will forever be an honour.”

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