A radio presenter has paid tribute to her mum.

Zoe Ball, best known for being a BBC Radio Two presenter, announced in the early hours of Wednesday morning that her mum Julia Peckham had died from pancreatic cancer.

The news came after Zoe openly shared how her mum had been diagnosed just last month and was moved to a hospice.

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In a tribute on social media, Zoe said: "Sleep tight dear mama. 

"Thank you for teaching us how to love unconditionally, to always show courage and empathy, and how, even in the darkest of days, laughter is the greatest of gifts.

"We are bereft without you but will hold so tight to each other. Your grace and your smile that lit up every room you were in, will light the stars to guide us."

The radio presenter, who lives in Sussex, said her mum was diagnosed in March with the advanced cancer and was being "brave" following the news.

She moved to a hospice just weeks ago.