- Born
- DiedFebruary 12, 2024 · Marylebone, London, England, UK (acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer)
- Birth nameStephen Richard Wright
- Steve Wright was born on August 26, 1954 in Greenwich, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Happiness (2001), Funny Man (1994) and Sorry About Last Night (1995). He was married to Cyndi Robinson. He died on February 12, 2024 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.
- SpouseCyndi Robinson(1985 - 1999) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenTomLucy
- The Smiths wrote a hit song about him, "Panic", in response to his playing Wham!'s "I'm Your Man" after a news report of the Chernobyl disaster.
- Was a DJ on BBC Radio One and a presenter of Top of the Pops (1964) in the 1980s and later moved to BBC Radio Two.
- He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2024 King's New Years Honours List for his services to Radio. He is a broadcaster in London, England.
- Father of a daughter, named Lucy, and a son, named Tom.
- [on Jonathan Ross] He is one of the wittiest people on radio... and he doesn't follow any of the rules.
- [on Ian McCulloch] I wish someone could have put him out of his agony. If he was that depressed he should have got some counselling.
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