United Kingdom, Feb. 13 -- Steve Wright's "shocked" colleague Sara Cox led tributes to the broadcast icon after news of his death aged 69 broke while she was on air.

Sara, 49, was presenting on BBC Radio 2 when it was announced during Tuesday's (13.02.24) news bulletin Steve had passed away following a career on BBC Radio 1 and 2 that spanned more than 40 years.

Steve's family confirmed his death "with deep sorrow and profound regret" in a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, with the news included in the rush-hour news round up on BBC Radio 2.

Sara sounded emotional as she choked back tears while responding: "It's really hard to know what to say about the news of Steve Wright's passing, except that we are all absolutely devastated...