Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies a year after son
Jo Gardiner, a contestant on the BBC's 'Race Across the World', has passed away at age 61 following a battle with cancer. Her death comes one year after the tragic death of her son, Sam, who appeared on the show alongside her.
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The story highlights the personal tragedy of a public figure, resonating with audiences who followed the family's journey on the popular television program.
Jo Gardiner and her son Sam in Chapultepec, Mexico City, taking part in Race Across the World. Photograph: Studio Lambert/BBC/PA Jo Gardiner and her son Sam in Chapultepec, Mexico City, taking part in Race Across the World. Photograph: Studio Lambert/BBC/PA Television & radio Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies a year after son Gardiner, who had cancer, is remembered as ‘one of a kind’ after competing in BBC show with son Sam in 2020
Prefer the Guardian on Google Tributes have been paid to the Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner, who has died a year after her son and co-star Sam was killed in a car crash.
The physiotherapist from Manchester died after “a long and courageous battle with cancer”, relatives said. She was 61 and is survived by her other son, Charlie.
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