What's happened
Zoe Ball's mother, Julia Peckham, has passed away after a battle with cancer, following the death of Dame Deborah James, a prominent bowel cancer campaigner. Ball paid tribute to her mother's unconditional love and grace, while James' family called for a long-term cancer strategy to improve early diagnosis and treatment.
Why it matters
The deaths of Zoe Ball's mother and Dame Deborah James highlight the devastating impact of cancer and the urgent need for improved cancer care. These losses serve as a reminder of the importance of early detection and access to treatment, urging political parties to commit to long-term strategies for better outcomes in cancer patients' lives.
What the papers say
BBC News reports on the calls for a long-term cancer strategy following Dame Deborah James' passing, while Sky News and The Independent cover Zoe Ball's tribute to her mother, emphasizing the impact of cancer on families and the need for improved care and support.
How we got here
Zoe Ball's mother, Julia Peckham, had been battling cancer and was moved to hospice care before her passing. Dame Deborah James, a bowel cancer campaigner, passed away five years after her stage 4 diagnosis. Her family has since raised funds for cancer research and called for better cancer care strategies.
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Zoe Louise Ball is a British television and radio personality. She was the first female host of both Radio 1 Breakfast and The Radio 2 Breakfast Show for the BBC, and presented the 1990s children's show Live & Kicking, alongside Jamie Theakston from 1