Fatboy Slim’s mother has died, his son Woody Cook has confirmed.
The DJ, real name Norman Cook, who shares Woody with his ex-wife, radio presenter Zoe Ball, has yet to comment on his mother’s death.
Woody announced the heartbreaking family news on Instagram on Saturday, revealing that he died on Christmas Day.
He wrote: ‘Ups and downs of the year. My grandmother Ros passed away on Christmas Day. She was an incredible woman and “was ready to start her next life.” That kind of optimism and mindset really inspires me.
‘Losing two grandparents this year has really made me grow up and focus a lot more on family.
‘The good: I’m having a great time in New York, I was homesick on my birthday and Christmas, but I’ve been working really hard on music and it’s really paying off. My friends here are so lovely and feel like family.
Fatboy Slim’s mother dies, as confirmed by her son Woody Cook
The DJ, real name Norman Cook, who shares Woody with radio presenter Zoe Ball’s ex-wife, has yet to comment on his mother’s death.
Woody announced the heartbreaking family news on Instagram on Saturday, revealing that he died on Christmas Day.
‘Life always goes on x The New Year’s resolution is to make every second count… Have a good trip Ros and thank you for everything’
The death marked Woody’s second grandmother to die this year.
In April, former Radio 2 presenter Zoe announced that her mother Julia had died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March.
Woody paid tribute to his beloved grandmother Julia at the time.
Posting a childhood photo of him and his sister Nelly with Julia, Woody wrote: “Today I say goodbye to Granny J, thank you for being a wonderful woman.” The only person who always sent me a Valentine’s card.
Woody also referenced his grandmother’s late husband, Rick Peckham, who died in 2013, adding: “I know you’re with Rick now, give him a hug for me.”
‘I know he said once, when you were panicking in a helicopter over the jungle: “If you get lost, follow the river!” You’ll find it at the end x’
Zoe has told fans she is “heartbroken” following the death of her “dear mum”.
The death marked Woody’s second grandmother to die this year. Woody paid tribute to his beloved grandmother Julia at the time
Woody’s mother, Zoe, confirmed that her mother had died in an Instagram post at 5 a.m. Wednesday.