Zoe Ball Announces the Sad Passing of Her Mother After Cancer Struggle

BBC Radio 2’s much-loved presenter Zoe Ball has revealed the profoundly sad news that her mother, Julia Peckham, has died following a courageous battle with cancer.

The announcement, shared with heartfelt emotion on social media, quickly touched thousands of fans and colleagues across the UK and beyond.

Many of whom have offered messages of love, support, and sympathy to Zoe and her family during this deeply difficult time.

In a moving caption alongside cherished family photographs, Zoe — who is one of the UK’s most familiar radio voices — wrote that her “beautiful mum has left us,” expressing both immense loss and profound gratitude for the care her mother received.

Her words reflected not only heartbreak, but also appreciation for the life lessons and love her mother gave her — lessons that shaped Zoe into the warm, generous broadcaster so many have come to know and admire.

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