Jonnie Irwin is back in hospital days before 50th birthday celebrations
Jonnie Irwin has shared he is back in hospital again following his terminal cancer diagnosis.
The A Place In The Sun presenter is due to celebrate his 50th birthday on November 18 – though he admits it’s a day he didn’t think he would live to see. But his plans to mark the milestone may have to be put on hold if doctors say he can’t travel to Spain.
TV star Jonnie has been bravely documenting his health battle since receiving the devastating news he had lung cancer in 2020, which has now spread to his brain. Giving fans his latest update, he posted a photo of himself in his pyjamas putting his feet up in a hospital bed. A clip of him on TV could be seen in the background.
In the caption he revealed he was initially admitted to hospital on Friday with jaundice, but doctors had since found other health issues. He wrote: “Back in hospital been in since Friday with jaundice. I had a fever and acute stabbing pain in my right hand side. Turns out I probably had an infection and other issues which I won’t bore you with.”
Jonnie with wife Jessica and their three boys (Instagram)
He is hoping to celebrate his 50th birthday later this week (Instagram)The dad-of-three, who shares son Rex, five, and three-year-old twin boys Rafa and Cormac with wife Jessica Holmes, continued: “Been on drips, regular bloods taken and have observations every 4 hours through day and night. Didn’t think I’d be watching @bbcmorninglive from a hospital bed but it’s just part of the rollercoaster life that this illness throws at you.”
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Hoping for some positive news from doctors, Jonnie ended the post by saying: “I must admit I was especially touched by the birthday message from the team for my birthday this coming Friday – thanks very much. I have another scan today followed by a meeting with my oncologist so fingers crossed for positive news #mellowyellow #yellowman #rollercoaster #bedrest #livingwithcancer #jaundice #cancer #fight.”
His post was quickly inundated with messages of support from fans and famous pals. His A Place In The Sun co-star Laura Hamilton wrote: “Sending love.” Others posted words of encouragement with one writing: “Praying for you Jonnie. Keep strong.” Another commented: “Have a candle lit for you that the news will be good and will keep u and your beautiful family in my prayers."
Jonnie posted a snap of himself in a hospital bed and said he had been in since Friday (Instagram)A third fan, who appeared to be going through something similar, penned: “Sending love to you and your family. I have bone marrow tomorrow and scans last week so I feel for you on this big C rollercoaster, we are all just clinging on waiting for the best bits x.”
“Sending buckets of love, hugs, doggo licks and strength, thinking of you all and willing you to get back to your super fab family xxx,” said a fourth, as a fifth added: “I turned 50 on the 7th of November. I set a reminder in my phone for your birthday on the 18th @jonnieirwintv you got this mate. Positive thinking and prayers coming your way x.”
When he first received his diagnosis, Jonnie was told he wouldn't live to see his twins' third birthday party. Five months on and the star is focusing on living his best life with his friends and family.
As his 50th birthday approaches, Jonnie revealed he and his family plan to travel to Spain to celebrate the special milestone while they wait for the test results from his radiotherapy treatments. He said: "I never thought I’d be here. I’m really looking forward to some time with Jess and the boys." Let’s hope he can get some celebrations in later this week.
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