He has tragically passed away at the age of 69 — here we take a look at his ex-wife Cyndi Robinson.
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Who is Steve Wright’s ex wife Cyndi Robinson?
Little is known about Steve Wright’s US-born ex wife Cyndi Robinson.
In 1972, the couple tied the knot and were married for over two decades.
Steve recounted the moment he knew Cyndi was the one to The Mirror: “We were watching the Mike Leigh play Abigail’s Party on television when I looked at her and just thought: ‘I love this woman’.”
However, Steve Wright and Cyndi Robinson divorced in 1999.
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A friend of the radio presenter told The Mirror: “It came out of the blue.
“Cyndi just said, ‘That’s it. I’m off.”
Did Steve Wright have any children with Cyndi Robinson?
Cyndi and Steve had two children together.
Their names are Lucy Wright and Tom Wright.
In 2007, when Tom was 23, it was reported that he was dating Jude Law‘s ex-wife Sadie Frost.
A friend told the Daily Mail: “Sadie and Tom have known each other for a while through Sadie’s ex Kristian Marr.
“Tom has been staying on and off at Sadie’s Primrose Hill home because he moved out of the flat his dad bought him after they fell out.”
In July 2019, the Mirror reported that Tom presented a music night in Camden, London, and that he was friends with the late great Amy Winehouse.
The same article explained that both of Steve’s children lived at home with him — at the time Lucy was 25 and was Tom 32.
Who was Steve Wright?
The beloved radio personality presented Steve Wright in the Afternoon for 12 years on BBC Radio 1, and a further 23 years on BBC Radio 2.
He also regularly fronted the BBC‘s iconic music chart show Top of the Pops in the 1980s.
Steve also presented the popular Sunday Love Songs weekend mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2.
He sadly passed away on Feb 13, 2024, and his family said in a moving statement: “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.”
The radio legend’s last show was a pre-recorded Valentine’s Day edition of Sunday Love Songs, during which Wright shared his favourite romantic tunes, set to air tomorrow.
During the show he signed off saying: “I’ll be back for more love songs next Sunday.
“Ta-ta then.”
Head of Radio 2 Helen Thomas said his Sunday Love Songs show “brought joy to millions of listeners” on the afternoon of his passing.
Wright welcomed listeners in his usual cheery way on his final show — singing along to the tunes.
He went on to explain that the two-hour show would be made up of “the greatest love songs of all time”.