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Steve Wright's brother Lawrence has broken his silence about the DJ's sudden death.
The legendary BBC radio presenter's death at the age of 69 was announced by his family on Tuesday, February 13th, but the cause of death was not disclosed.
When you talk to daily mailMr Lawrence, 65, blamed his brother's death on his eating habits and overall “lifestyle choices”.
“He realized he could have taken better care of himself in his lifestyle choices, which of course we all wish he had done,” says the medical industry. said Mr Lawrence, a director of the company.
“It's like someone who doesn't take care of themselves over a long period of time. Even when it comes to normal things – eating, nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress – he was a very stoic type of person, so if something happens… If there was a problem and he had to get treatment or go to the doctor, he wouldn't do it, don't talk about it.
“He was this kind of stoic guy who didn’t talk about it, didn’t make a big deal about it, just kept doing it.
“That was his personality. It probably didn't really help, because he wouldn't necessarily get help or take advice.”
(PA wire)
Mr Wright was reportedly found dead by paramedics in his central London apartment on Monday morning, but police said his death was not being treated as suspicious. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Mr Lawrence also claimed Mr Wright was surprised by BBC Radio 2's decision to bring in former Radio 1 presenter Scott Mills, 50, for the afternoon slot in 2022. Mr. Wright continued his lecture. sunday love song Various specials and podcasts aired until his death.
“Steve was very professional about this,” Lawrence said of the move with Mills.
“He felt he had to move on at some point because he had been with the BBC for 40 years or more, and he was happy to be able to move on and give other people a chance. I felt happy.”
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“That was his view, but at the same time he thought it was a bit of an unusual decision.
“He said the BBC was targeting a younger and more diverse audience, but the BBC, which is supposed to be an organization that provides general entertainment for people, is canceling programs that are clearly unwarranted. I mean, it seems a little crazy.'' There's a listenership that allows people to be entertained.
“It would have been understandable if the show hadn't been a success – the old DJs were going a little stale, listener numbers had plummeted and it was time for him to move on – but so… Instead, the show was still a huge success.
“Everyone loved it. When he left, he realized that – everyone still loved the show, so he wasn't the person he was. He still felt he was vibrant. I knew I had so much more to give.”
Mills also paid tribute to Wright, saying at the beginning of Wednesday's show: What an absolute legend.
“An absolute giant in the broadcasting world. It sounded so easy, but it's an eternal honor for a man who worked harder than anyone else to remain in this slot.”
