Zoe Ball has told her fans that her mother Julia Ball is now in a hospice after announcing she had been diagnosed with cancer last week.
The radio presenter, 53, who took a break to care for her ill mother, was replaced as host by Gaby Roslin who stood in at the last minute.
Zoe thanked Gaby for holding the fort and shared an update on her mum with BBC Radio 2 listeners as she addressed her absence.
Zoe dedicated a Bon Jovi song to ‘amazing’ paramedics’ Bill and Simon who helped Julia to a hospice this week.
She said: ‘They were so gentle with her, so kind, very funny and absolutely lovely.
Zoe Ball has told her fans that her mother Julia Ball is now in a hospice after announcing she had been diagnosed with cancer last week
The radio presenter, 53, who took a break to care for her ill mother, was replaced as host by Gaby Roslin who stood in at the last minute
‘Mum’s in hospice now, pretty tough at the moment for the family. I just want to say thank you to John, Scarlett and Charlie, both Charlies actually and Sophie and Laura who are really looking after mum.’
‘I know so many people in the same position as Jamie my bro, and my dear mum at the moment.
‘Things are really tough for my mum at the moment, just sending out loads of love. And, especially to anyone who is running the marathon this special causes.
‘Big shout out to anyone running for cancer charities, especially pancreatic cancer, you’re all superheroes. Love you mum.’
She later posted on her Instagram page: ‘Thank you for all your kindness. The mesages, letters and cards for our Mum mean the world. Strength and love to the many families and folk touched by cancer.
‘Holding tight and so grateful to the incredible people looking after our Ma. We was these bluebells on the way to the hospice.’
Zoe pictured with her mother Julia in May 2010
Taking to social media, Zoe shared a photo of her mother surrounded by family members
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