Zoe Ball has posted a heartbreaking photo of her last holiday with late boyfriend Billy Yates before his tragic suicide
All things considered, Zoe Ball has put on a remarkably brave face since the devastating death of her boyfriend Billy Yates in May.
She revealed that she has been sober for one year, despite many traumatic upheavals, and even told wellwishers at a music festival this summer that she was "doing well".
But her pain is still raw, as proven by the photo she posted on Instagram today.
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Brave Zoe, 46, posted a photo from her last holiday with Billy before his tragic suicide, with an emotional caption.
It read: "Miss my Happy Feets Boy so. Big time loving you always @billwahweewoo 3 months today.
"Ever grateful for all the love & support ✨✨✨ #littlesteps #healing #acceptance #love #understanding #recovery #."
She ended the post with a truly heartbreaking line: "Wish I had a time machine."
Fans of the Radio 2 DJ rallied round her, offering her comfort and consolation.
One wrote: "That's prob been a long 3 months. You've been through so much keep strong. Love & hugs," whilst another added: "Just remember you are stronger than you think and braver than you know."
One fan could truly empathise with Zoe, and wrote: "Six months for me today that my husband didn't come back from work. It's so hard. Struggling today but we will get through."
Our thoughts are with Zoe. ❤️
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