A Place In The Sun star Jonnie Irwin has celebrated another milestone in his battle with terminal cancer, which has seen the disease spread from his lungs to his brain.
The presenter was given just six months to live in 2021, but he continues to defy medics despite a bumpy ride over the last couple of years. The last month has proven no different, with Jonnie hospitalised last week with a worrying case of jaundice.
The admission came just days before the star was due to jet to Costa del Sol with his wife Jessica Holmes and their sons, Rex, four, and three-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac. Thankfully he made a swift recovery, however, and was able to travel to Spain to celebrate his 50th birthday as planned on Saturday (November 18).
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Opening up on his big day to Hello! Jonnie enthused: “I feel really privileged to be able to celebrate my birthday looking at blue skies and with sand between my toes.”
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He continued: “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.”
And after sharing a sweet family snap to Instagram in which he could be seen pouring champagne behind a chocolate birthday cake, he added: “Every little thing is so valuable to me, even kicking the ball against the wall for half hour. It’s so special and being away with my wife and kids for my 50th is brilliant.”
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Hundreds of fans amongst his 234,000 followers were quick to wish him well, meanwhile, with one writing: “What a beautiful photo. You are our favourite. Praying for strength as you try move forward. You are such an inspiration to others.” Another added: “Happy 50th birthday. Great you got away to celebrate it with you nearest and dearest in a sunny climate.”
A third commented: “Happy birthday Jonnie. Lovely to see you on holiday with your family. Sending you lots of love.” And a fourth said: “What a wonderful photo! Great to see you and the family smiling.”
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It proved a far cry from five days earlier, in which Jonnie penned from his hospital bedside: “Back in hospital – been in since Friday with Jaundice. I had a fever and acute stabbing pain in my right hand side. Turns out I probably had an infection and otter issues which I won’t bore you with.
“Been on drips, regular bloods taken and have observations every 4 ours through day and night. Didn’t think I’d be watching @bbcmorninglive from a hospital bed but it’s just part of the roller coaster life that this illness throws at you I must admit I was especially touched by the birthday message from the the team for my birthday this coming Friday- thanks very much. X. I have another scan today followed by a meeting with my oncologist so fingers crossed for positive news.”
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