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Co-Presenters Pay Tribute To British TV Presenter Jonnie Irwin, Following His Death Aged 50
Jonnie Irwin’s co-presenters have paid tribute to the popular British TV frontman following his death aged 50, announced Friday.
Irwin, who fronted property shows Escape to the Country on the BBC and A Place in the Sun on Channel 4, had previously revealed his cancer diagnosis in , sharing his knowledge that it was a terminal condition.
His family published a statement on Instagram, announcing his death and saying:
“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 appre
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Kristian Digby
English television presenter and director
Kristian Digby | |
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Digby in | |
| Born | Scott Kristian Edwin Digby ()24 June [1] Torquay, Devon, England |
| Died | 1 March () (aged&#;32) Stratford, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter and director |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Parent(s) | David Digby[1] Paula Dubois |
Scott Kristian Edwin Digby (24 June – 1 March ) was an English television presenter and director best known for presenting To Buy or Not to Buy on BBC One. On 1 March he was found dead in what police said were "unexplained circumstances".[2][3] On 9 November , a coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.
Early life
[edit]Digby was born in Torquay, Devon[1] to parents who were property developers.[4][5] He attended Bramdean School in Exeter, where he battled with severe dyslexia, and graduated from the University of Westminster with a in film and ph
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Jonnie Irwin
English television presenter (–)
Jonnie Irwin | |
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| Born | Jonathan James Irwin ()18 November Rugby, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 2 February () (aged&#;50) Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
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| Years&#;active | – |
| Known&#;for | Presenting A Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country |
| Spouse | Jessica Holmes &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 3 |
Jonathan James Irwin (18 November – 2 February ) was an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, businessman, and property expert. He was best known for presenting the Channel 4 lifestyle programme A Place in the Sun between and , as well as the BBC daytime programme Escape to the Country between and
Early life
[edit]Irwin was born on 18 November in Rugby, Warwickshire, to Avie (née Orr) and James Irwin, a property developer. He grew up on a small farm in the village of Bitteswell, Leicest