A Place In The Sun's Jasmine Harman leads Jonnie Irwin death tributes

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A Place In The Sun presenter Jasmine Harman has led the tributes for her co-host Jonnie Irwin following his death at the age of 50 from cancer.

Jonnie tragically lost his battle with lung cancer aged 50 on Friday, his wife Jessica Holmes announced in a heartbreaking tribute.

Taking to Instagram she described her beloved partner, with whom she shares sons Rex, four, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac, as a 'truly remarkable husband'.

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

Shortly after news of his death was announced, Jasmine shared some heartfelt words on social media.




A Place In The Sun presenter Jasmine Harman (left) has led tributes for her co-host Jonnie Irwin (right) following his death at the age of 50 from cancer





Jonnie tragically lost his battle with lung cancer aged 50, his wife Jessica Holmes announced in a heartbreaking tribute on Friday (Jonnie and Jasmine pictured)





Shortly after news of his death was announced, Jasmine shared some heartfelt words on social media

Sharing a picture of them looking off towards a sunset, she wrote: '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.

'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 gluco slim Erfahrung and Dad to the most awesome three boys - you are a legend.

'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.'




Jasmine and Jonnie presented A Place In The Sun alongside one another from 2004 to 2019 






A Place in The Sun's Jonnie tragically lost his battle with lung cancer aged 50, his wife Jessica Holmes announced in a heartbreaking tribute on Friday 





Taking to Instagram she described her beloved partner as a 'truly remarkable husband' 

Jonnie's wife Jessica announced the sad news of his death on social media on Friday.

Sharing a picture of her and Jonnie, Jessica wrote on Instagram: '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.

'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.'

Sharing a picture of Jonnie laughing at a dinner party, Jessica wrote separately in another post on Instagram: '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. 









Sharing a picture of Jonnie laughing at a dinner party, Jessica wrote separately in another post on Instagram: 'Good night my favourite. Thank you for everything. I will always love you'

'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.'

Under the post, Jasmine also wrote: 'My heart is broken.'

Bosses of Jonnie's television show A Place In The Sun shared a tribute on Instagram.

Under a picture of the broadcaster, a message read: 'Jonnie Irwin 1973 - 2024. We are heartbroken. Jonnie was a much-loved part of the A Place in the Sun family for more than 18 years - he brought joy, wit and bundles of energy to the show.

'We will miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with Jess and the boys ad the rest of the family.' 




Bosses of Jonnie's television show A Place In The Sun shared a tribute on Instagram










Sharing a picture of Jonnie in front of the camera in a sunny location, Scarlette Douglas, who presented A Place In The Sun between 2015 and 2022, paid tribute





Danni Menzies, who joined the A Place In The Sun presenting team in 2016 shared a quote on her Instagram Stories





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'





Astrologer and media personality Russell Grant wrote on Twitter: 'I am so deeply deeply upset that Jonnie Irwin has left us'

Sharing a picture of Jonnie in front of the camera in a sunny location, Scarlette Douglas, who presented A Place In The Sun between 2015 and 2022 wrote on Instagram: 'May the sun always shine on you Jonnie. RIP.'

Danni Menzies, who joined the A Place In The Sun presenting team in 2016 shared a quote on her Instagram Stories.

It read: 'When we die, I want to believe that we are scattered throughout all the people that have ever loved us. That we will continue to exist in them. In their bloodstream. For generations. For lifetimes.'

She added: 'You will Jonnie xxx.