Zoe Ball announces mother’s death after cancer diagnosis
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Zoe Ball has announced the death of her mother, Julia Peckham, a month after revealing her advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis. “We are bereft without you but will hold so tight to each other.” Stepping in for Ball on her breakfast show on Wednesday, Gaby Roslin also marked Ball’s mother’s death with an announcement to listeners. “Very sadly, Julia lost her fight yesterday and we're all obviously sending so much love to Zoe and the whole family,” Roslin continued. Thanks to Gaby for stepping in.” While hosting the show on 17 April, Ball dedicated a song to the paramedics who had “gently” helped transition Julia to hospice care.
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