A Place In The Sun's Jonnie Irwin dies aged 50 after three and a half year battle with cancer as his
A Place in The Sun’s Jonnie Irwin has tragically lost his battle with lung cancer aged 50, his wife Jessica Holmes announced in a heartbreaking tribute on Friday.
Taking to Instagram, Jessica described her beloved partner, with whom she shares sons Rex, four, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac, as a ‘truly remarkable husband’.
TV host Jonnie revealed in November that his cancer had spread to his brain after first being diagnosed with the disease in 2020.
Sharing a sweet snap of her and Jonnie, Jessica penned: ‘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’.
A Place in The Sun’s Jonnie Irwin has tragically lost his battle with lung cancer aged 50, his wife Jessica Holmes announced in a heartbreaking tribute on Friday
Taking to Instagram she described her beloved partner as a ‘truly remarkable husband’
She continued: ‘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’.
She added: ‘Rest in peace, dear Jonnie. You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten’.
Last month, Jonnie revealed he hasn’t slept for six nights in a row as he gave an update on his health from hospital.
The presenter was at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital for a full MRI scan and he looked exhausted as he shared a picture on Instagram from hospital revealed his anxiety of having the full body scan due to it being claustrophobic.
Jonnie said: ‘This is look of a man who’s not slept for 6 nights and awaiting a full body MRI scan of at least an hour.
‘If you haven’t had one they’re claustrophobic and claustrophobic and omit loud random noises. Joy.
‘Take note on attempt of a jaunty not on my gown! I’m expecting to come out to news of India all out 195!’.
The TV host revealed in November that his cancer had spread to his brain after first being diagnosed with the disease in 2020 (pictured in January)
The late TV host and his wife share sons Rex, four, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac (pictured in 2023)
Last month, Jonnie revealed he hasn’t slept for six nights in a row as he gave an update on his health from hospital
Jonnie celebrated his 50th birthday in November and said he felt ‘really privileged’ to mark the milestone after doctors had given him six months to live two years earlier.
The TV presenter marked the occasion in Costa Del Sol with his wife Jessica and their sons.
Jonnie revealed he had a birthday party earlier in the year as he ‘didn’t think he’d make it’ to the big day.
Jonnie revealed he had a birthday party earlier in the year as he ‘didn’t think he’d make it’ to the big day.
Speaking to Hello!, he said: ‘I feel really privileged to be able to celebrate my birthday looking at blue skies and with sand between my toes.
‘I had an early birthday party at the start of the year because I didn’t think I’d make it. It was like being at my own wake; lots of fun, lots of dancing. But here I am. I view it as a complete triumph.’
Jonnie celebrated his 50th birthday in November and said he felt ‘really privileged’ to mark the milestone after doctors had given him six months to live two years earlier
Jonnie revealed he had a birthday party earlier in the year as he ‘didn’t think he’d make it’ to the big day
Jonnie went on to say the life threatening illness has forced him to really appreciate everyday.
He added: ‘Every little thing is so valuable to me, even kicking the ball against the wall for half hour,’ he told the publication. It’s so special and being away with my wife and kids for my 50th is brilliant.’
The A Place in The Sun star was diagnosed with terminal cancer after a tumour in his lung spread to his brain but was allowed out of hospital while his liver function showed signs of improvement.
Back in November he was being observed every four hours after having jaundice, fever and pains in his right hand side, but was later released.
Just weeks before his death, Jonnie shared a photo of him and his son Rex on Instagram as he marked the New Year amid his cancer battle.
Jonnie was seen beaming at the camera while Rex sat on his lap enjoying a slice of Bakewell tart.
He penned: ‘Just the 3 portions of homemade Bakewell tart for the lad!’
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Born in 1973, Jonnie Irwin grew up in Bitteswell, Leicestershire, and attended Lutterworth Grammar School and Community College before becoming an estate agent.
In 2004, Irwin was selected from hundreds of applicants alongside co-presenter Jasmine Harman to present Channel 4’s show A Place In The Sun – Home Or Away. The property programme was a surprise hit and syndicated widely. Irwin also regularly presents the BBC’s Escape To The Country and To Buy Or Not To Buy.
In January 2011, Sky 1 broadcast Irwin’s own show called Dream Lives for Sale, in which he helped people leave their lives in the UK in order buy their dream business.
Later that year, he started a new series The Renovation Game which aired on weekday mornings on Channel 4.
Outside of presenting, he is also a commercial director for Judicare, which describes itself as a ‘specialist law firm providing clients with legal advice on all matters related to overseas property’.
Irwin married Jessica Holmes in September 2016. Together they have three sons and lived in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire before moving to Newcastle.
On November 13, Irwin was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. He told Hello magazine: ‘I don’t know how long I have left, but I try to stay positive and my attitude is that I’m living with cancer, not dying from it.’
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