Jonnie Irwin's widow Jessica Holmes' father dies as she says 'my heart breaks again' just months after losing her TV star husband to cancer battle
Jonnie Irwin widow Jessica Holmes' father has died just months after the TV presenter lost his life to cancer following a four year battle with the disease.
Jess shared the news of the second family tragedy on her Instagram page, as she told her followers: 'My heart breaks again.'
Jess shared a childhood photograph with her father alongside a heartfelt caption about her 'witty' and 'mad' father.
She wrote: 'My heart breaks again. Dad you were the best. And the wittiest ever. I get the mad side from you that's for sure. Love you.'
Jonnie passed away aged 50 in February after speaking openly about his 2020 terminal lung cancer diagnosis, which later spread to his brain.
Jonnie Irwin widow Jessica Holmes' father has died just months after the TV presenter lost his life to cancer following a four year battle with the disease
Jess shared the news of the second family tragedy on her Instagram page, as she told her followers: 'My heart breaks again'
She wrote: 'My heart breaks again. Dad you were the best. And the wittiest ever. I get the mad side from you that's for sure. Love you'
Earlier in the day it was revealed Jonnie has left nearly £1million to his widow Jessica Holme in his will, documents released on Wednesday show.
The presenter passed away in February, three years after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer.
He left his his entire £953,000 estate to his wife, with who he shared three children Rex, five, and twins Cormac and Rafa, two.
The will, which was signed in October 2022, was signed off by Newcastle probate court on Saturday.
Documents obtained by The Sun reveal Jonnie had £956,967 in assets, which reduced to £953,425 after deductions.
The will, which was signed in October 2022, was signed off by Newcastle probate court on Saturday.
His wife candidly opened up about his final moments as she tearfully reflected on their loving marriage in May.
Jessica, who fell in love with the presenter in 2015 after meeting through mutual friends, said the couple 'weren't best friends they were lovers'.
It comes following the news that Jonnie has left nearly £1million to his widow Jessica Holme in his will, documents released on Wednesday show (pictured on Escape to the Country)
He left his his entire £953,000 estate to his wife, with who he shared three children Rex, five, and twins Cormac and Rafa, two (pictured in October 2023)
Speaking with Hello! magazine, Jessica wiped away tears as she said: 'He told me, 'I'm so happy I met you,' and that he knew the boys would have the most joy and fun a person could bring.
'We had so much fun, Jonnie and me, we were never boring, we weren't best friends, we were lovers; there was passion'.
Jonnie hosted property show A Place In The Sun from 2004 to 2021, when he was forced to step down due to his terminal cancer diagnosis.
Jessica cared for Jonnie at their home in the last few days of his life and was supported by nurses.
She said his death was 'cruel by how quick it was' as he returned home from hospital and didn't leave his bed before passing away days later.
Jess admitted she was in denial that this was the end because she was expecting him to have an 'neurological decline' because days earlier he was 'playfully giving her grief' about something.
The presenter passed away in February, three years after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer
His wife candidly opened up about his final moments as she tearfully reflected on their loving marriage in May
She revealed their oldest son Rex went to Jonnie's room to see him before he passed and Jess explained how she believes their little boy 'knew something wasn't right because he kissed Jonnie's hand'.
Jessica announced the news of his death in a heartbreaking tribute earlier this year.
Jonnie was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, and went public two years later revealing the cancer had spread and it was terminal.
Jessica remained a steadfast pillar of support during her husband's challenging health battle.
The couple, who wed in 2016 in what Jonnie fondly described as the 'happiest weekend of my life,' have three sons.
A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie passed away in February, three years after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer in 2020
Wiping away tears, she said: 'He told me, 'I'm so happy I met you,' We had so much fun, Jonnie and me, we were never boring, we weren't best friends, we were lovers; there was passion'
She added that his death was 'cruel by how quick it was' as he returned home from hospital and didn't leave his bed before passing away days later
When Jonnie was fit and healthy he enjoyed several walking holidays with his group of 'brothers' and Jess revealed she recently gave the friends some of his ashes to 'sprinkle on top of a mountain' in the Lake District.
She told the publication: 'On their last trip they rented e-bikes to make it easier for Jonnie and went to the Lake District.
'Two weeks ago, the others went back and I said to them, 'Do you want to take a bit of him with you?' so they sprinkled some of his ashes on the top of a mountain'.
Jess went onto reveal that the family are currently looking for a special tree to plant in Northumberland so Jonnie's ashes can be planted in the roots as 'that was his wish'.
