Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from ruptured stomach ulcer

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Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from a ruptured ulcer in his stomach, his death certificate says.

The veteran BBC radio broadcaster, who was one of the most familiar voices on the airwaves in the UK, died at the age of 69 in February.

The causes of death were acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer, the certificate obtained by the BBC says.

Peritonitis is an infection of the lining of the stomach, according to the NHS.

A perforated ulcer is a rarer complication when the lining of the stomach splits open.

The Metropolitan Police previously said Wright’s death at a flat in the Marylebone area of central London “was unexpected, but is not being treated as suspicious”.

It was previously confirmed no inquest will be held into Wright’s death.

Westminster Coroner’s Court said in a statement in May: “An inquest will not be required for Mr Wright.

“The coroner has now discontinued this case.”

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