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Gaby Roslin pays tribute to her 'dear friend' Zoe Ball on her Radio 2 show and vows 'I'll always have your back' after the DJ announced the death of her mother


The radio DJ, 59, has been frequently stepping in for Zoe, 53, after she took some time away from her breakfast radio show to care for her mother.

Earlier this week, Zoe told listeners Julia had been transferred to a hospice, as she dedicated a Bon Jovi song to paramedics who helped her. Zoe shared the heartbreaking news last week that Julia was being transferred into hospice care, telling listeners that things were 'pretty tough at the moment for the family.' After her mother's cancer diagnosis, Zoe was inundated with messages of support from fans and reassured them that while she would be in her usual Radio 2 slot as much as possible, she would 'occasionally need to be home with my Mama'

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