Jo Gardiner, who appeared on the BBC series Race Across the World, has died at the age of 61. Her death comes a year after her son and co-star Sam was killed in a car crash.
Family statement confirms death
Jo's family confirmed she died "following a long and courageous battle with cancer". In a statement, they described her as "an intrepid adventurer, brave, kind, witty and endlessly loving".
Race Across the World appearance
Jo and Sam competed together in the travel competition in 2020, during its second series, travelling across South America as a team.
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