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Zoe Ball reveals her mum’s moved into a hospice a month after sharing her cancer diagnosis

'Things are really tough for my mum at the moment'

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Zoe Ball has shared an emotional update concerning her mum, a month after her cancer diagnosis was revealed.

Radio presenter Zoe, 53, told fans at the start of March her beloved mother Julia has been “incredibly brave” in “extremely tough times”.

She has subsequently taken some time off from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show to care for her ill mum.

In her latest social media address about her mum’s condition, Zoe made sure to let her followers know just how much their well-wishes have meant.

However, Zoe’s Instagram Story update also contained a heartbreaking indication as to how Julia is doing.

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Zoe Ball hosts the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show (Credit: YouTube)

Zoe Ball shares update after mum’s cancer diagnosis

An image of bluebells in woodland shared by Zoe contained the words: “Thank you for all your kindness. The messages, 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 saw these bluebells on the way to the hospice.”

Moments before the post was uploaded, Zoe had also informed listeners Julia had gone into a hospice.

Zoe’s touching words came as she dedicated a song to the paramedics who have assisted her mum.

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Zoe Ball gives thanks in her Instagram post (Credit: Instagram)

‘Pretty tough at the moment for the family’

She said during her on air tribute: “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.”

Zoe continued: “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.

Love you Mum.

“Big shout out to anyone running for cancer charities, especially pancreatic cancer, you’re all superheroes. Love you Mum.”

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Robert Leigh
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