‘Goodnight my favourite’ says Jonnie Irwin’s heartbroken wife Jess as she pays emotional tribute to TV star
JONNIE Irwin’s wife Jess has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband.
The A Place In The Sun host’s death aged 50 was announced tonight following a three-and-a-half year battle with cancer.
Mum-of-three Jess called her brave husband “magical” and vowed to make him proud in a post on Instagram.
She wrote: ‘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 saddness 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.”
There was a mass outpouring of love for the popular presenter with fans, friends and co-stars all paying their respects and sharing memories.
A statement from Channel 4 read: “Everyone at Channel 4 is deeply saddened by the news of Jonnie’s death. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Jonnie’s family, his wife Jessica and their three sons, as well as his friends and colleagues.
Jonnie was a beloved presenter on A Place In The Sun for over 18 years.
“He helped realise the dreams of many on the show and inspired countless viewers to find their own places in the sun.
Much loved by colleagues and audiences alike he will be greatly missed.”