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Need To Know > U.K News > Former BBC and Channel 4 presenter Jonnie Irwin leaves £956,000 to wife after tragic death age 50
Former BBC presenter Jonnie Irwin, who passed away at 50, left his £956,000 estate to his wife Jessica after a four-year battle with lung cancer, securing his family's future.
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Former BBC and Channel 4 presenter Jonnie Irwin leaves £956,000 to wife after tragic death age 50

Charlie Watton
Last updated: August 21, 2024 11:06 am
Charlie Watton Published August 21, 2024
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Jonnie and his wife Jessica. (Picture: Jam Press)
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The former BBC and Channel 4 presenter Jonnie Irwin has left £956,000 to his wife Jessica.

Jonnie died age 50 on 2 February and passed on the total value of his estates to his spouse of eight years.

He fought a four-year battle with lung cancer following his diagnosis in 2020.

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The presenter, from Rugby, was widely known for his time on shows such as Escape to the Country.

Former BBC presenter Jonnie Irwin, who passed away at 50, left his £956,000 estate to his wife Jessica after a four-year battle with lung cancer, securing his family's future.
Jonnie Irwin. (Picture: Jam Press)

Jonnie also worked on A Place in the Sun for 18 years, filming over 200 episodes for the lifestyle television series.

The presenter did not go public with news of his terminal lung cancer until November 2022.

Following the revelation, he accused A Place in the Sun producers of axing him due to the diagnosis.

The former presenter is survived by his wife Jessica and their three children – Rex, Rafa and Cormac.

The will stated that the value of his estate would go directly to his wife Jessica, as reported by Need To Know.

Former BBC presenter Jonnie Irwin, who passed away at 50, left his £956,000 estate to his wife Jessica after a four-year battle with lung cancer, securing his family's future.
Jonnie’s will to Jessica leaving her £956,000. (Picture: Jam Press)
Former BBC presenter Jonnie Irwin, who passed away at 50, left his £956,000 estate to his wife Jessica after a four-year battle with lung cancer, securing his family's future.
Jonnie’s will to Jessica leaving her £956,000. (Picture: Jam Press)

The will stated: “The Last Will and Testament of Jonathan James Irwin (An official copy of which is available from the Court) was proved and registered before the High Court of Justice.

“The Administration of Jonathan James Irwin’s estate is granted by this court to the following Executor Jessica Lauren Irwin.

“The application has stated that the gross value of the estate in the United Kingdom amounts to £956,967 and the net value amounts to £953,425.

Former BBC presenter Jonnie Irwin, who passed away at 50, left his £956,000 estate to his wife Jessica after a four-year battle with lung cancer, securing his family's future.
Jonnie Irwin. (Picture: Jam Press)

“I give all my personal chattels not otherwise specifically gifted by my Will or any codicil,
free of inheritance tax; 3.1.1. to JESSICA LAUREN IRWIN (“my Wife”).”

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