Sara Cox has been left heartbroken after announcing the death of her close friend Peta, sharing the news just weeks after completing her gruelling 135-mile Great Northern Marathon Challenge and raising an astonishing £11.5million for Children In Need. The Radio 2 presenter, 50, revealed the loss on Sunday, posting a series of throwback photos charting years of friendship — holidays, parties, hugs and moments that showed how deeply connected the pair were.

Only after sharing the emotional montage did she confirm the tragic news that has devastated her. Sara wrote alongside the images: "Sleep tight Peta, You’ll always be in my heart x." The simple tribute drew hundreds of messages from fans who rushed to support her. One wrote: "Sorry for your loss Sara. So hard when we lose a close

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