Zoe Ball enjoys ‘fairytale’ Christmas in New York with daughter Nellie, 14, and son Woody, 24, after jetting to the States following final Radio 2 Show (Image: instagram.com/zoetheball)
Norman Cook’s mum has died, his son has confirmed. Norman – who is also known as Fatboy Slim – shares 24-year-old son Woody with radio presenter ex-wife .
Sharing the tragic news in a heartbreaking post on , he wrote: “Ups and downs of the year. My Granny Ros passed away on Christmas Day, She was an amazing woman and ‘was ready to start her next life.’ That kind of optimism and mentality really inspires me. Losing two Grandparents this year has really made me grow and made me focus a-lot more on family.”
“The ups: I’m having a blast in New York, was homesick on my Birthday and Christmas but i’ve been working really hard on music and it’s really paying off. My friends over here are so lovely and feel like family. Life always goes on x is to make every second count… Safe travels Ros and thank you for everything.”
He shared an image of him reflecting and also a family snap alongside his thoughtful words. The death marked the second grandmother of Woody’s to have died this year.
Norman Cook’s mum dies as son Woody grieves losing to grandmas in one year (Image: Instagram)
In April, former Radio 2 host Zoe announced her mum, Julia, had passed. At the time, the DJ posted a series of final photos of her mum during a New Year’s break in the Caribbean four months before her death. Zoe confirmed her mother’s death after announcing her pancreatic cancer diagnosis in March.
Captioning a picture of Julia on Twitter (X), following her death, Zoe wrote: “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.”
Zoe and Woody recently spent time together following her exit from her Radio 2 breakfast show. Zoe was beaming as she shared a glimpse of her ‘fairytale’ Christmas in New York City with her daughter Nelly and son Woody.
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Woody with his sister and grandparents (Image: Instagram)
Zoe had flown over with Nelly to join her son overseas, with Zoe arriving only hours after she said goodbye to her fans on live radio.
In images shared on her social media, Zoe had a ball as she went ice skating with her two children in Central Park. She also shared images of her with her kids in a restaurant as she smiled for the camera.
Zoe wrapped up warm in black trousers, a cream-coloured sweat, a thick overcoat and a green scarf. She completed the cosy look with a beanie.