BBC Radio 2 legend's Steve Wight cause of death revealed

The cause of death for beloved BBC Radio personality Steve Wright has been revealed. The popular radio presenter, who passed away suddenly at the age of 69 in his London flat in February, died from a ruptured stomach ulcer, his death certificate confirmed.

Steve's death was registered at Westminster Register Office on July 3, following confirmation from a coroner's court on May 20 that no inquest would be held. The Metropolitan Police had previously stated that while the star's death on February 12 "was unexpected, it was not being treated as suspicious".

As reported by BBC News, the dad-of-two's death certificate stated that his causes of death were acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer. Peritonitis is an infection of the lining of the abdomen. According to the NHS website, perforations are a rarer complication of stomach ulcers.

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This is when the lining of the stomach splits open. It 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 in February, Steve's family issued a statement, which said: "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. As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time."

Speaking about the tragic loss of his friend, Gary Davies, who took over Steve's Pick of the Pops as a temporary host following the shocking news, told the Mirror he was "emotional" speaking to Steve's listeners, saying: "I'm Emotional. I love Pick of the Pops. I've loved Pick of the Pops ever since my my old colleague, Alan Freeman used to do it back in the eighties. It's an iconic programme.

"It's an absolute pleasure to to do Pick of the Pops and for the short time that I'm doing it. But obviously, the reason for me doing it is not great at all, you know? I wish I wasn't having having to do it at the moment and I wish it was still Steve." In June, Michael Ball also paid tribute to the star on his first day as he took over from the late DJ on the long-runing Sunday Love Songs show on BBC Radio 2.

The West End legend has taken over from Steve, who had presented the show from when it first aired in 1996, until he died. Sunday Love Songs features romantic songs, dedications from listeners and real life love stories. And new host Ball made sure he acknowledged his predecessor's legacy, as he dedicated the show's 'last dance' to his esteemed colleague, whose sudden death came as a shock to his legion of loyal listeners.