Zoe Ball pays tribute to mum who died of cancer: 'Your smile will light the stars to guide us'

Zoe Ball, who works as an anchor, expressed that her family is feeling extremely devastated after losing her mother due to cancer.

During the ceremony on BBC Radio 2, the host expressed her admiration for her mother's ability to love without conditions. She also acknowledged her mother's graceful presence and how it had a positive impact on everyone around her. The host also stated that her mother's smile was so bright that it could illuminate the stars and serve as a guide for the family.

Ball posted on social media to announce the passing of her mother. Along with a picture of herself when she was younger, she wrote the message: "Rest in peace, dear Mama."

In the beginning of March, Ball shared the news of her mother's sorrowful diagnosis and described the experience as extremely difficult. She went on to say that her mother is displaying immense bravery during this trying time.

The person hosting the show announced that Gaby Roslin would sometimes take over for her on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. This would allow her to be with her mother, who was eventually brought to a hospice.

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Ball shared the news of her mother's passing on Instagram last Wednesday. In her post, Ball expressed gratitude for her mother's lessons on unconditional love, courage, and empathy. She also acknowledged the importance of laughter, even during the toughest times.

We feel very sad and incomplete without you, but we will support and hold onto each other tightly during this time.

On Instagram, Woody Cook paid homage to his mother Ball and her previous spouse, the renowned British DJ Fatboy Slim who is actually Norman Cook.

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"Today marks the moment I bid farewell to Granny J. I express my gratitude for being a phenomenal woman," expressed the 23-year-old as he exhibited a photograph of himself as a child alongside his grandmother.

Cook, who was a participant on the reality TV show The Circle in 2019, also mentioned his grandmother's deceased spouse, Rick Peckham.

He spoke about how the only individual who consistently sent him a Valentine's Day card was the one he was addressing. Even though he was aware that he is currently in a relationship with someone else, he requested that she give him a warm embrace from him.

I remember him giving advice when you were feeling scared in a helicopter above the Jungle. He suggested, "If you become disoriented, just trail the river! Eventually, you'll come across him."