June 29th 2024.
Jonnie Irwin's widow, Jess, recently opened up about her ongoing struggle to come to terms with the untimely death of her husband. The beloved Channel 4 star passed away at the age of 50 in February, after battling an aggressive form of lung cancer for two years. Jess, aged 41, has been left to raise their three young children - four-year-old Rex and twins Rafa and Cormac - on her own.
In a heart-wrenching interview with MailOnline, Jess shared the profound pain and distress she has experienced since her husband's passing three months ago. She revealed that the common phrase, "he passed away peacefully," did not apply to Jonnie's passing. Instead, it was a "f****** awful process" that she wishes she hadn't had to witness but felt compelled to be by his side until the end.
Jonnie's final moments were spent at home, surrounded by the love of his family, as he had wished. Jess described the heartbreaking experience of watching her husband in a state of pain and administering medication to try and ease his suffering. She also reflected on the bittersweet juxtaposition of her children playing outside and the smell of food cooking while her husband lay dying in their home.
Jess and Jonnie were married in 2016, after meeting through mutual friends. They received the devastating news of Jonnie's cancer diagnosis in 2020, just months before the birth of their twins. Despite being given only six months to live, Jonnie fought bravely for almost three years, making changes to his diet and focusing on his health to extend his time with his family as much as possible.
In a previous interview with Hello, Jess spoke about how she keeps Jonnie's memory alive for their children by including him in their conversations. She also revealed that he kept his diagnosis a secret until November 2020 when he shared the news and his determination to stay positive and live with cancer, not die from it.
Jonnie's death was confirmed by Jess in a heartfelt post on his Instagram page, where she described him as a "truly remarkable soul" who touched the lives of many with his kindness, warmth, and infectious spirit.
The news of Jonnie's passing was met with an outpouring of support and love from fans and friends in the entertainment industry. However, Jess recently discovered that scammers were using her late husband's name to con fans. This revelation has only added to the pain and distress she has been experiencing, and she hopes that by sharing her story, she can prevent others from falling victim to these heartless scams.
Despite the profound loss she and her children have suffered, Jess continues to keep Jonnie's memory alive by talking about him and including him in their lives. She also acknowledges that while it is still raw and painful to speak about him, she wants to honor his memory and the impact he had on so many people.
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