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Jo Gardiner, ‘Race Across the World’ star, dies at 61 after cancer battle

Jo Gardiner, who appeared on BBC’s “Race Across the World” with her son Sam, died at 61 after battling cancer, her family said.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:09 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Jo Gardiner, who appeared on the BBC reality series “Race Across the World” with her son Sam, has died at age 61 following a battle with cancer, her family announced. The loss comes one year after her 24-year-old son and teammate died in a car accident, E! News reports.