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Jonnie Irwin’s widow Jessica Holmes has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the star after announcing his death. 

The A Place In The Sun host tragically lost his three-year-long battle with lung cancer aged just 50 on Friday. 

Taking to Instagram Jessica, who married Jonnie in 2016, described him as her ‘everything’ and said how much their sons Rex, five, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac, still need him.

The TV host revealed in November 2022 that his cancer had spread to his brain after first being diagnosed with the disease in 2020.

Sharing a snap of a beaming Jonnie, she penned: ‘Goodnight my favourite. Thank you for everything. 

Jonnie Iriwin's widow Jessica Holmes has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the star after announcing his death from cancer on Friday (pictured with their sons in 2023)

Jonnie Iriwin’s widow Jessica Holmes has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the star after announcing his death from cancer on Friday (pictured with their sons in 2023) 

Taking to Instagram Jessica described her late husband as her 'everything' and said how much their sons Rex, five, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac, still need him

Taking to Instagram Jessica described her late husband as her ‘everything’ and said how much their sons Rex, five, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac, still need him

Sharing a snap of a beaming Jonnie she penned: 'Good night my favourite. Thank you for everything

Sharing a snap of a beaming Jonnie she penned: ‘Good night 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’.

‘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’.

When announcing the sad news hours earlier on Jonnie’s account, the family described him as ‘truly remarkable’.

The statement 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’.

The TV host revealed in November 2022 that his cancer had spread to his brain after first being diagnosed with the disease in 2020 (pictured in January)

The TV host revealed in November 2022 that his cancer had spread to his brain after first being diagnosed with the disease in 2020 (pictured in January) 

Jonnie was given just six months to live when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, which has spread to his brain, in August 2020 (pictured with wife Jessica and their children)

Jonnie was given just six months to live when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, which has spread to his brain, in August 2020 (pictured with wife Jessica and their children)

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

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 

‘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’.

His former A Place In The Sun co-presenter Jasmine Harman led the tributes and shared some heartfelt words on social media.

Sharing a picture of them looking off towards a sunset, she penned: ‘Jonnie Irwin – I will always remember the first time I heard your name. When I was doing a screen test for a new show, they said “we definitely want Jonnie, but we need to find another presenter”. I wondered who this mysterious Jonnie was’. 

‘We met in Cape Town, filming the pilot. You we’re so charismatic and energetic, so confident and fun. I understood immediately why they had to have you.

When announcing the sad news hours earlier on Jonnie's account she described him as a 'truly remarkable husband'  (pictured with wife Jessica in 2023)

When announcing the sad news hours earlier on Jonnie’s account she described him as a ‘truly remarkable husband’  (pictured with wife Jessica in 2023) 

Writing: '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'

Writing: ‘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’ 

‘Your cheeky-chappy persona and naughty sense of humour always broke the ice and made people laugh. Everyone warmed to you and you had the incredible ability to connect with people, making them feel like they’d known you for years’.

‘To begin our TV careers together was a pleasure and a privilege I will be eternally grateful for. Almost twenty years ago, as two nervous new presenters (me perhaps more nervous than you!) little did we know we know about the adventure we were about to embark on, and the friends we would become’.

Professionally, you were well suited to life in front of the lens. But for years, you always talked about wanting to settle down and become a dad. Your wish was granted when you met Jess. Never were you happier than in your role as husband and Dad to the most awesome three boys – you are a legend.

His former A Place In The Sun co-presenter Jasmine Harman led tributes and shared some heartfelt words on social media

His former A Place In The Sun co-presenter Jasmine Harman led tributes and shared some heartfelt words on social media 

She penned: 'Jonnie Irwin - I will always remember the first time I heard your name'

She penned: ‘Jonnie Irwin – I will always remember the first time I heard your name’ 

Fellow television presenter Nicki Chapman also paid tribute to Jonnie

Fellow television presenter Nicki Chapman also paid tribute to Jonnie

Former Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah wrote: 'I feel so lucky to have known Jonnie. Sending you love xxx'

Former Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah wrote: ‘I feel so lucky to have known Jonnie. Sending you love xxx’

Life is simply not fair. We can’t reason with it; there are no answers to the question Why?

We can, in your memory learn to cherish every hug, every conversation, every moment, for the priceless time we have. Enjoy every breath, every sunrise and sunset, never take anything for granted, because tomorrow is not promised.

Jonnie, you’ve taught me so much in our time as work colleagues and as good friends. I have never admired you more than over the last few years as you’ve faced life with cancer with positivity, determination and bloody mindedness. I’ve never known anyone as strong as you. You have done yourself, your loved ones and all of us proud. 

The world is a little darker today without you, but I will always smile when I think of you. My partner in crime, my OG co-presenter – Jonnie, I will miss you.

Fellow television presenter Nicki Chapman also paid tribute to Jonnie.

In the comments section under Jessica’s post, the Wanted Down Under host wrote: ‘Heartbroken. Sending love to Jess & the family.’ 

Former Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah also wrote: ‘I feel so lucky to have known Jonnie. Sending you love xxx.’ 

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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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