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18/09/2024

HEARTBREAKING 💔 JD Souther, the songwriting genius behind some of the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt's greatest hits, has died. Details in the comments below. 👇

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14/02/2024

13/02/2024

We’re incredibly saddened to announce that our friend and colleague Steve Wright MBE has passed away.

We’ll miss you greatly Steve. 🧡

Steve Wright’s family said: “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. Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK's most enduring and popular radio personalities.
“As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time.”

Tim Davie, BBC Director General said:
“All of us at the BBC are heartbroken to hear this terribly sad news. Steve was a truly wonderful broadcaster who has been a huge part of so many of our lives over many decades. He was the ultimate professional – passionate about the craft of radio and deeply in touch with his listeners. This was deservedly recognised in the New Year Honours list with his MBE for services to radio. No-one had more energy to deliver shows that put a smile on audiences’ faces. They loved him deeply. We are thinking of Steve and his family and will miss him terribly.”

Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2 said:
“Steve understood the connection and companionship that radio engenders better than anyone, and we all loved him for it. He was a consummate professional whose attention to detail was always second to none, and he made his guests laugh, he was fair, and he wanted to showcase them and their work in the best possible light, bringing brilliant stories to our listeners.

13/02/2024

Stunned and saddened by the passing of BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2 legend Steve Wright. Grew up listening to him on Radio 1 and watching him on Top Of The Pops. I remember reconnecting with his shows on a Saturday on Radio 2 before he took over the weekday afternoon slot. One of the Radio DJ/Presenters that always inspired me into wanting to 'give radio a go'. He still had so much to offer radio and his listeners.

So many greats of radio have parted from us now. However, let us make sure his legacy (and that of all of the others) lives on in all future generations of radio DJ/presenters.

The DJ hosted programmes on the BBC for more than four decades, including his popular afternoon show.

06/02/2024

Country music legend Toby Keith has died at the age of 62. A post was shared by his family to social media say...

06/02/2024

Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies aged 62 - he had previously revealed he had stomach cancer