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Sara Cox leads tributes to Steve Wright with emotional message on BBC Radio 2

Source: PA Wire

Radio presenter Sara Cox has led tributes to BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Steve Wright after his death aged 69.

On Tuesday, a statement shared to the broadcaster by Wright’s family said: “It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.”

Cox, 49, told listeners during her slot on the radio station that her fellow DJs were “absolutely shattered”.

She said: “It’s really hard to know what to say about

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