A close colleague and friend of broadcaster and DJ Steve Wright is taking the BBC to court following Wright’s death. Multiple outlets report that Wright died about two years ago, after stepping away from his BBC role prior to his death. The case is described as being brought by a friend or colleague associated with Wright, though detailed legal claims and the timing of the court action are not included in the available summaries. One report frames the dispute in the context of Wright’s long relationship with a wide audience and his subsequent departure from the BBC, portraying public reaction to both his sacking and later death. Another outlet similarly states that the friend intends to sue the BBC in relation to Wright’s passing, emphasizing that the lawsuit follows his death after he had already left his position at the corporation. Across the coverage provided, the central points are that Wright’s death is the catalyst for the legal action and that his close friend or colleague is the claimant against the BBC.