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    Jo Whiley celebrates DJ ‘legend’ Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 following his death

    by Hannah Roberts Feb 14, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    British DJ Jo Whiley has paid tribute to broadcasting “legend” Steve Wright during her slot on BBC Radio 2.

    On Tuesday, a statement shared to the broadcaster by Wright’s family announced the death of the “beloved” presenter, aged 69.

    At the start of her programme on the radio station, Whiley, 58, said it felt “very strange” to be doing a tribute show to Wright given she had seen him “only days ago”.

    “(This is) a very strange show to be doing,” she said.

    “It’s extremely hard

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