Steve Wright's cause of death was a ruptured stomach ulcer. The BBC Radio DJ died suddenly aged 69 at a flat in central London in February, and now his death certificate has confirmed details surrounding his passing. According to the document, the causes of death were acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer.
Peritonitis is an infection of the inner lining of the abdomen, and can be caused by a burst stomach ulcer. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. Authorities had previously confirmed Wright's "unexpected" death wasn't being treated as suspicious.
In May, Westminster Coroner's Court said: "An inquest will not be required for Mr Wright. The coroner has now discontinued this case." His brother Laurence Wright - who is the boss of a firm in the health industry - previously claimed his late sibling's poor diet and reluctance to face health issues contributed to his death.
He told the Daily Mail newspaper: "He was aware that he could have looked after himself better, in his lifestyle choices. Obviously we all wish he had. “It’s like anyone who doesn’t look after themselves over an extended period.
“The normal stuff – diet, nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress – he was a very stoic kind of guy as well so if he had something wrong with him and he had to go to have some treatment or go to the doctors, he wouldn't talk about it. “He was the kind of guy who would just carry on, take care of it, not talk abou.
