Radio personality Steve Wright was found dead at his home by paramedics, the London Ambulance Service has confirmed. 

Mr Wright, who died at the age of 69, was found in his flat in central London shortly after 10am on Tuesday. 

A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service said "a number of resources were sent to the scene". 

The former presenter for programmes on BBC Radio One and Radio Two was declared dead at the scene. 

His 'unexpected' death is not being treated as suspicious with a report being prepared for the coroner, police have confirmed.

Oxford Mail: Steve Wright has died at the age of 69Steve Wright has died at the age of 69 (Image: PA)The passing of Mr Wright has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across Oxfordshire. 

This includes Oxfordshire radio presenter Ken Bruce who said it was a "loss to the world of radio".

He described Mr Wright as "an outstanding and innovative broadcaster whose listeners loved him".

Mr Wright joined the BBC in the 1970s, going on to host shows on BBC Radio One and Two for more than four decades which attracted millions of listeners, and was a long-standing presenter of Top Of The Pops.

He last appeared on air on Sunday, hosting a pre-recorded special Valentine’s Day edition of his Love Songs programme on Radio 2.

A statement shared to the broadcaster by Mr Wright’s family 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."