Jonnie Irwin revealed his dying wishes before his heartbreaking death at the age of 50.
The A Place in the Sun host was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2020 and his passing was confirmed by his family on Friday (February 2). Part of the moving tribute 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.”
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“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.”
(Image: Channel 4)
The Channel 4 host previously explained that he wanted to be at home surrounded by loved ones when he passed. He told HELLO!: “I really want to be at home and Jess is fine with that.
“And apparently, I’ll go peacefully when I do go. I’ll just require more and more sleep.” Jonnie added: ” I want to make memories and capture these moments with my family because the reality is, my boys are going to grow up not knowing their dad and that breaks my heart.”
(Image: Instagram/ @jonnieirwintv)
Jonnie was initially told he had just six months to live and first noticed something was wrong when his sight became blurry while driving. He has been open about his health during his three-year battle with the cancer, which spread to his brain.
He filmed over 200 episodes of A Place in the Sun, making his debut on the Channel 4 show in 2004. The doting dad shares his three children, Rex, and twins Rafa and Cormac, with his wife Jessica.
(Image: jonnieirwintv/Instagram)
Earlier this month, the star admitted he’d been rushed back to hospital. Alongside a snap of him in a hospital gown, he wrote: “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.
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