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Zoe Ball fans urge the broadcaster to 'take time in navigating the next few days and weeks' as they send their best wishes and condolences after the death of her mother Julia


The BBC Radio 2 star announced on Wednesday morning her 'dear mama' Julia had passed away after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

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. 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.' A year after his death, Zoe 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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