The BBC presenter shared a heartbreaking update as fans rushed to support him
Michael Ball devastated as BBC host flooded with support after tragic d3ath (Image: BBC)
Michael Ball took to social media and announced some sad news on Thursday (August 21). The BBC presenter, 63, took to X and shared the heartbreaking news that his mum, Ruth Parry Ball, had di3d aged 91. The singer shared a heartfelt photo of his beloved mother with a simple caption that read: “Ruth Parry Ball1934-2025x.” His 158,000 followers rushed to offer messages of support as they reacted to the news.
One person penned: “Oh Michael! I am so sorry to hear this news and so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.” Another commented: “Condolences Michael, my Mother was the most important person in my life. Always there in heart and mind.” A third penned: “What a beautiful photo. So sorry for your loss.”A fourth wrote: “Michael I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.”
Another remarked: “Sorry for your loss, Michael. She must have been massively proud of you.”
While a sixth added: “Deepest condolences to you and your family. Heartbreaking news.”
Michael, who took over new Sunday Love Songs show on BBC Radio 2 after the d3ath of Steve Wright last year, would often take to social media and share candid updates alongside his mum.
Taking to Facebook the singer revealed they celebrated her 90th birthday taking part on the fastest zipline in Wales.
Michael Ball receiving his OBE as he posed for a photo with his dad (Image: Getty)
He wrote: “We celebrated my dear mum’s 90th birthday this past weekend with a trip to Wales with the whole family. What did we get up to, I hear you ask – well we took a 90 year old on the fastest zipline in the world of course! Mx”
Originally from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, Michael’s father is English and his mother Welsh.
His father, Tony Ball, who was later awarded an MBE for services to the industry for his role as head of global sales at British Leyland, was keen on theatre and took Michael to see shows in the school holidays.
The singer also celebrated his dad’s 90th birthday last year.
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