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Lisa McLoughlin

Zoe Ball details emotional breakdown after mother’s death forced her to step away from Radio 2 show

Zoe Ball has spoken candidly about the breakdown she suffered following the death of her mother Julia, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in April 2024.

The broadcaster, 54, stepped away from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after the loss and later announced she would leave the role permanently at the end of the year, with Scott Mills taking over the flagship slot.

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