May 16th 2024.
Jonnie Irwin, a beloved family member, is still remembered and spoken about every day by his loved ones. Jonnie's widow, Jessica Holmes, has opened up about her conversations with their young sons since his passing. In February at the age of 50, Jonnie, known for his role as a presenter on A Place In The Sun, lost his battle with terminal lung cancer that had spread to his brain.
Jessica and Jonnie had made the decision not to tell their young children, five-year-old Rex and three-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac, about their father's terminal illness. Now, Jessica is trying to navigate how to talk to her sons about their loss. She shares that Jonnie is still very much a part of their daily conversations, with Rex often asking questions like, "Would Daddy like this?" or "Was this Daddy's favorite chocolate?" He wants to include his father in their lives, while the twins, on the other hand, express their desire for their father to come back. Jessica lovingly reassures them that she wants that too.
Their eldest son, Rex, also has a unique way of feeling connected to his late father, which Jessica encourages. During a recent trip, Rex pointed to the screws on his wrap-around sunglasses, saying that if he pressed a button, he could see up in the sky and speak to Daddy. It was a sweet and heartwarming moment that Jessica will always cherish. However, there are also moments that break her heart, like when Cormac asked, "Can the spaceman not find him?" It's a reminder of the pain and confusion children feel when they lose a parent.
Jessica and Jonnie were married for seven years, and she took care of him at home with the help of nurses during his final weeks. She shares that Jonnie was negative in his last weeks, and she now wonders if he fully understood what was happening. This thought pains her deeply, and she wishes she could have done more to make him happy.
Before his passing, Jonnie told Jessica, "I'm so happy I met you," and expressed his confidence that their boys would have the most joy and fun with her. Jessica fondly remembers their time together, describing their relationship as passionate and full of fun. They weren't just best friends; they were lovers.
Jonnie kept his diagnosis private for two years but decided to speak out about it in November 2022. He shared that he had been given "months to live" but was determined to stay positive and live with cancer, not die from it. Sadly, he lost his battle with the disease.
Confirming the heartbreaking news of Jonnie's passing, a post was shared on his Instagram page. Alongside an old holiday photo of Jonnie and Jessica, she wrote a touching tribute in his memory. She described Jonnie as a remarkable soul who fought bravely against cancer with strength and courage. He touched the lives of so many with his kindness, warmth, and infectious spirit. His co-stars from A Place In The Sun, Laura Hamilton and Jasmine Harman, also wrote heartfelt tributes.
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