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Heartbroken Zoe Ball pays tribute to late partner Billy Yates seven years since his passing - days after announcing mother Julia's death


The radio host, 53, took to Instagram with the post just a week after confirming the tragic death of her mother Julia Peckham from pancreatic cancer aged 79.

After announcing her mother's illness last month, Gaby Roslin 'occasionally' stepped in to replace her on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show so the pair could spend time together. The radio host took to Instagram with the post just a week after confirming the tragic death of her mother Julia Peckham from pancreatic cancer aged 79 (Zoe and Billy pictured together) 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.'

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