Jonnie Irwin says it’s ‘better up here’ with pic in the clouds amid terminal cancer battle | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Jonnie Irwin, who turned 49 today, took to the sky to celebrate his birthday. The A Place In The Sun presenter confirmed his trip to his followers by sharing a cryptic photograph from the window of the plane.
Capturing the bright blue sky and white clouds, Jonnie wrote in the caption: “Better up here…”
A few hours later, Jonnie updated fans with a clip in a French patisserie and showed off their delicious array of macarons and nougat.
Jonnie’s trip comes after he publicly announced his battle with terminal cancer.
On Sunday, Jonnie revealed that his lung cancer had spread to his brain and he was told that he had just six months to live back in 2020.
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Chemotherapy and other cancer treatment has helped to prolong his prognosis, but Jonnie admitted to Hello! that he doesn’t know “how long [he] has left”.
Nevertheless, he is trying to maintain a positive attitude and wants to make the most of life.
He said: “I want to make memories and capture these moments with my family because the reality is, my boys are going to grow up not knowing their dad and that breaks my heart.”
Jonnie and his wife Jessica Holmes, 40, share three young children: Rex, three, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac.
Jonnie’s sad news has rocked A Place In The Sun fans and devastated his fellow presenters.
Laura Hamilton penned a heartfelt post to him in view of her 163,000 followers. She said: “Sending so much love and respect to you and your family Jonnie.
“We all know how tough it has been for you to share your story… Hamo xxx #love #respect @aplaceinthesunofficial.”
Danni Menzies shared a photograph of herself, Jonnie and their co-star Jean Johansson. She captioned the snap: “You ledge @jonnieirwintv so incredibly brave to share your diagnosis with the world.
“A true inspiration to us all to cherish all the moments we can with the people we love. Love and laughs always to you and your gorge fam xxx.” (sic)
And Jasmine Harman said: “Words can’t fix much, but what lovely words of support you have had here Jonnie.
“I know you know this already, but I am here for you my dear friend, and Jess and the boys. So, so brave. Sending lots of love speak soon.”
