Jonnie Irwin goes on family holiday to Spain
Jonnie Irwin has celebrated his milestone 50th birthday, exactly a year after he revealed he had terminal lung cancer and was given six months to live two years earlier.
The television presenter is enjoying a sunny birthday in Costa Del Sol, Spain with his wife Jessica Holmes and their sons, four-year-old Rex and three-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac.
Speaking to HELLO!, Jonnie said: “I feel really privileged to be able to celebrate my birthday looking at blue skies and with sand between my toes.
“I had an early birthday party at the start of the year because I didn’t think I’d make it.
“It was like being at my own wake; lots of fun, lots of dancing. But here I am. I view it as a complete triumph.”
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Since battling the life-threatning illness, every single day is precious to Jonnie and he is enjoying spending time with his family in Spain.
“Every little thing is so valuable to me, even kicking the ball against the wall for half hour,” he told the publication.
“It’s so special and being away with my wife and kids for my 50th is brilliant.”
The dad-of-three was diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2020, and since then he has had to endure chemotherapy as the disease spread to his liver and brain.
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The writer took a turn for the worst this summer when he found himself in a hospice suffering from instestinal complications as a result of taking strong painkillers.
His partner Jessica was told he might not make it to see their twins’ birthday just two weeks later.
Jonnie was sent home to pass away peacefully, but after slowly taking in food, he began to feel stronger by the day and ended up having a great summer with his loved ones.
The A Place In The Sun host told his 230,000 followers on Instagram that he was heading to Spain for a family holiday as he shared a video from the airport.
He told his beloved fans that he had cleared the trip with his oncologist prior and if he needed to, there are hospitals in Spain too.
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