Zoe Ball, the BBC Radio 2 host, commemorated her late mother, Julia Peckham, on what would have been her birthday, expressing that the loss has been 'harder than I could have imagined'. Julia passed away in April at the age of 74 after battling pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis Zoe had shared with her followers earlier this year. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Zoe shared a photo of her mother and wrote, 'Happy heavenly birthday Mama. Your beautiful beaming smile shining down on our hearts always.' The tribute garnered significant support from fans and celebrities, including messages of love from Ruth Langsford and Gaby Roslin. Zoe's earlier messages reflect her struggles with grief and her mother's enduring influence on her life. The poignant tribute serves as a reminder of Zoe's journey through loss and the importance of cherishing memories.