“A truly remarkable soul.”
A Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country presenter Jonnie Irwin has died aged 50, his family has said.
The star was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in 2020, and shared much of his health journey in the years since.
A statement on his Instagram read: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Jonnie’s passing. A truly remarkable soul, he fought bravely against cancer with unwavering strength and courage. Jonnie touched the lives of so many with his kindness, warmth, and infectious spirit.
“At this time, we kindly ask for the privacy of Jonnie’s family as they navigate through this profound loss. Their grief is immeasurable, and your thoughts, prayers, and support are deeply appreciated.
“As we remember the beautiful moments shared with Jonnie, let us celebrate a life well-lived and a legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts. Jonnie may be gone from our sight, but his love, laughter, and memories will live on.
“Rest in peace, dear Jonnie. You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.”
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Jonnie Irwin has died at the age of 50
His wife Jessica later took to her own social media to share a heartbreaking message about the death of her husband.
“Goodnight my favourite. Thank you for everything. I will always love you. The hardest day has come, a day I prayed wouldn’t come. It’s with all the the sadness in the world that I confirm Jonnie has passed away earlier today,” she wrote.
“His magical brain that continued to fight to the end has now gone to sleep. He has given me more than I could ever have wished for, 8 bonkers years of love and adventure and 3 amazing boys.
“I will continue to make you proud but only with your love still finding me and guiding me for the rest of my life, me and the boys still need you. Jonnie you really were the most handsome man I ever knew and I am so sorry for this cruel end.
“It really wasn’t fair and you didn’t deserve any of this. You gave so much time to others and touched everyone you met, I have never experienced anything like the effect you had on people. I love you so much and forever proud of you xxx.”
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In recent years, Irwin updated his fans on social media and shared milestone moments with his family as he continued to defy the odds. He was initially told he had just six months to live.
Back in November 2023, the presenter vowed to make it to his 50th birthday that month.
This was after doctors told him just a few months before this that he had just days to live. He flew to Spain with his family to celebrate his birthday.
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