Race Across The World star Jo Gardiner dies at 61, a year after her son's death

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Source: The Independent
Race Across The World star Jo Gardiner dies at 61, a year after her son's death
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Jo Gardiner, who appeared on BBC's Race Across The World with her son Sam in 2020, has died aged 61 after a long battle with cancer, twelve months after Sam’s death in a car crash. She is survived by her other son Charlie. Gardiner had type 1 diabetes and was an ambassador for Diabetes UK; a JustGiving page has been set up in her name. The Race Across The World team and BBC paid tribute, praising her adventurous spirit and devotion to family.

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