The BBC star's followers have been left heartbroken after the presenter of the Sunday Love Songs programme on BBC Radio 2 shared on social media that his cherished mother had passed away Michael Ball's mother has died (Image: Getty Images for The National Lottery)

BBC presenter Michael Ball, 63, has turned to social media to announce the heartbreaking news of his mother's death . His cherished mum, Ruth Parry Ball, died at the age of 91. ‌

The entertainer shared a poignant photograph of his treasured mother alongside a straightforward message: "Ruth Parry Ball 1934-2025x." His 158,000 followers immediately flooded the post with sympathy and words of comfort. ‌

One supporter penned: "Oh Michael! I am so sorry to hear this news and so sorry for your loss. My deepest cond

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