Radio 2 listeners in tears as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs returns ater death

Radio 2 listeners were left in tears as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs returned to air days after the presenter's death.

The BBC radio legend died suddenly at the age of 69 on Tuesday (February 13). The news came as a huge shock to his listeners and BBC colleagues alike.

The tributes continued as a special episode of Steve's Sunday Love Songs aired this weekend, the Mirror reports. The late presenter's friend Liza Tarbuck took over hosting the episode in which she encouraged fans to get in touch with memories of Steve, including those who'd had a dedication on his weekend show for a wedding, birthday or key moment in their life.

An emotional Liza opened the show: "Good morning to you we are live in Wogan House. This is is Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs without the chief... without our genius friend. So while you're getting a tissue I think it would be lovely if you lit him a candle."

"I make no apologies if I get upset during the next two hours and you shouldn't either," added Liza as she promised to play nothing but Steve's favourite tracks and to 'pepper' the show with messages from listeners about the radio legend.

Liza was subsequently flooded with messages from listeners fondly remembering Steve's humour and thanking him for years of 'easy-listening'. Many fans said their Sundays would not be the same without him.

"There will be many tears being shed this morning across the land - we have all lost an old friend," one fan of Steve's posted to social media. "Sunday Love Songs without Steve Wright is incredibly sad but Liza Tarbuck is doing him proud. To Steve's family and friends I send love and condolences. To his army of loyal fans, aren't we lucky we were here to hear his amazing talent and enjoy his love for