BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright’s cause of death has been revealed.
The beloved broadcaster died suddenly at the age of 69 in his London flat back in February. His death certificate has now confirmed that the star died from a ruptured ulcer in his stomach.
A relative of the presenter registered Steve’s death at Westminster Register Office on July 3, after a coroner’s court confirmed on May 20 that no inquest would be held. The Metropolitan Police previously stated that the star’s death, on February 12, was “unexpected, but is not being treated as suspicious.”
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The dad-of-two’s certificate stated that his cause of death was acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer, according to BBC News. The NHS defines Peritonitis as an infection of the lining of the abdomen.
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Perforations are a rarer complication of stomach ulcers. This is when the lining of the stomach splits open. The condition can be very serious because it lets the bacteria that live in the stomach escape and infect the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum).
Following their tragic loss, Steve’s family shared a heartfelt statement to his loyal fanbase online. It read: “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.
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“As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time.” Steve joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than four decades.
He began presenting a Saturday programme and soon moved on to Sunday Love Songs on Radio 2 in 1996, before he launched his afternoon show in 1999. The DJ held the afternoon slot until 2022 when he was replaced by Scott Mills.
Following his death, the 51-year-old said the announcement had left him in “absolute shock” in his lengthy statement. It read: “Steve Wright is one of our greatest ever broadcasters.
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“He made everything sound effortless, and worked so hard to make every show world class. He was a constant inspiration to me on how to do radio that sounded big.
“When I first started doing shows at Radio 2, he and I spent hours reminiscing about his days at Radio 1, and I would listen to his stories and wisdom in awe. My thoughts are with his family and my colleagues who have worked with him for so many years. Steve, you’re the best to ever do it.”
It is understood that the presenter didn’t battle any serious health issues, but his weight loss has often caused concern. Back in 2009 during an appearance on BBC Breakfast, he expressed the importance of dropping the weight.
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He explained how being overweight was “dangerous”, with the star weighing a staggering 18 stone at his heaviest. He explained: “I’ve been trying to lose weight for the last 10 years.
“As you get older, it’s important to be healthy and it is a little dangerous to be overweight. I am a couple of stones over, so I’m about to go on a regime.”
One year later, he revealed to Mail Online that he had managed to lose a stone and a half through a diet transformation. Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter.
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