Zoe Ball has shared the devastating news that her friend and colleague Simon Willis has passed away. The mother-of-two explained that her friend had "been poorly for some time".
WATCH: Zoe Ball shows her pride in her sister's sweet achievementAnnouncing her friend's passing on Instagram, Zoe wrote: "Heartbroken to hear our dear friend Willy, Simon Willis from our Radio 1 Breakfast Show team, passed away last night.
He’d been poorly for some time. He was the naughtiest, daftest dear chap, deliciously hilarious, the best raconteur & a total joy to work with & indeed play with.
He took us on some wild wonderful adventures with the show, oh the tales. The Oscars, ski trips, the Euros, The Brits. Forever in our hearts Showbiz Willis.
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