Heartbroken Zoe Ball pays tribute to late partner Billy Yates seven years since ... trends now

Zoe Ball has paid a heartfelt tribute to late partner Billy Yates as she marked seven years since his death.

The radio host, 53, took to Instagram with the post just a week after confirming the tragic death of her mother Julia Peckham from pancreatic cancer aged 79.

Camera man Billy sadly took his own life in May 2017 after a long battle with depression, with Zoe revealing she'd been 'in shock for two years' following the loss.

Alongside a snap of Billy, Zoe penned: '7 years kisses in the sky'.

Fans and famous friends sent supportive messages in the comments, including Zoe's Radio 2 stand-in Gaby Roslin who said: 'Hugs & love always Zoe'.

While other wrote: 'All love Zoe': 'Thinking of you sweet Zoe': 'Love to you and his family': 'Thinking of you Zoe. When you love hard the pain is hard. Gorgeous picture': 'Oh Zoe you've been through so much, we've got you, you've got this'.

Last week Zoe told fans she is 'bereft' following the death of her 'dear mama' Julia. 

The BBC Radio 2 star announced in early March that her mother had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was being 'incredibly brave'.

She then told her BBC Radio 2 listeners Julia had been transferred to a hospice, as she dedicated a Bon Jovi song to paramedics who helped her. 

Just before 5am on Wednesday, the much-loved broadcaster shared the news of her mother's passing on Instagram. In a tribute, she 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.

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

After announcing her mother's illness last month, Gaby Roslin 'occasionally' stepped in to replace her on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show so the pair could spend time together.