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Zoe Ball announces death of her 'dear mama' Julia following short battle with pancreatic cancer - days after BBC Radio 2 DJ told fans her mother had been moved into a hospice
Zoe Ball has revealed her mother has died following a heartbreaking cancer diagnoses as she paid tribute to her 'dear mama'.
Zoe had returned to work on her BBC Radio 2 show on Wednesday last week - when she dedicated a Bon Jovi song to the paramedics helping her mother. Despite her mother's diagnosis, Ms Ball remained positive as she told fans at the time she is 'in awe' of the nurses and doctors in charge of her care. A year after his death, Ms Ball took part in a gruelling Sport Relief challenge to cycle 350 miles in five days in his memory and to raise awareness of mental health issues.
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