Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox has been left devastated after a close pal passed away - a matrer of weeks after she completed a tough and emotional challenge for Children In Need

Sara Cox, 50, has been left heartbroken after her beloved friend Peta died, just weeks after the radio star finished her 135-mile Great Northern Marathon Challenge for Children In Need - raising an incredible £11.5m.

She announced her friend’s tragic death on Sunday with a moving tribute to her - including throwback snaps of the pair together over the years.

In the sweet carousel of pictures, Sara and Peta could be seen smiling and enjoying themselves at various moments, including on exotic holidays and at fancy dress parties together. Alongside the snaps Sara wrote: 'Sleep tight Peta, You’ll always be in my heart x.'

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