LAST WEEK, our readers paid tribute to DJ Steve Wright, who died at the age of 69 on Tuesday, February 13.

Steve was mainly known for presenting programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for over 40 years.

He joined the BBC in the 1970s and hosted the afternoon shows on both Radio 1 and Radio 2.

He also presented television programmes for the BBC such as Top of the Pops from 1980 to 1989.

According to the BBC, Steve was last on air on Sunday (February 11) when he hosted a pre-recorded Valentine's Day edition of his Love Songs programme.

Tim Davie, BBC Director General, has paid tribute to Wright, 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.

First of our readers to pay tribute was Linda Christine Smart who said: "How sad. RIP."

Julie Bell Legend and Carol Diamond agreed and said: "RIP Steve."

John Sylvia Hull said he was an 'icon', and Ken Taylor added he was an 'absolute legend.'

Don Threadgold was the last to comment and said: "RIP Steve, top man and top DJ."