Jonnie Irwin's sad final post when fans say 'he knew he only had a week'

A Place in the Sun presenter Johnny Irwin must have known he only had a week left heartbroken fans said after his death the Beloved escape to the Country Host touched the lives of so many as he publicly shared his treatment for terminal lung cancer in the 3 years before his sad death his family announced the devastating news of his passing on February 2nd and said he fought bravely against cancer with unwavering strength and courage Johnny never shied away from describing the difficult reality of his condition and regularly posted updates for his followers on Instagram his final video showed him filming the new windows that had installed at his home following the news of his death the post of him worrying about his family's Comfort hit hard Johnny wrote I was tempted to spray the remaining windows but after interviewing someone that actually knows what they're talking about I changed my plans this more than any other Reno has been a fluid process check out the film we made on morning live on AB player it's worth a watch look out for the episode on on November 13th 2023 or go straight to Richard who's tagged after he passed away fans reflected on the post with one commenting he must have known he had just a week left life is outrageously cruel when so many shallow inflated ego Souls survive him while another said making changes to his family house as if to make them comfortable after what a gentleman loved him on the programs despite his diagnosis Johnny who is dad to son Rex and twins Rafa and Cormac with wife Jess continued to live life to the fullest speaking on the conversations with Jane mclen podcast a month before he died he explained one of the reasons I think him still here as him not a cancer patient it's always is there at the back of your mind but I'm living with cancer not dying with cancer Johnny revealed that he had planned for the future by buying his children gifts for their 18th birthdays in an interview with hulo magazine last year he spoke candidly about how he might be remembered saying it pains me to think that twins probably won remember me you hear people say I don't remember my dad he died when I was so young I think about that and it breaks my heart because that's what am destined to be really a footnote in their life so I try to have monuments of my love for them one of the important transactions Johnny completed before his death was to buy the Newcastle house where his boys live so that they don't have a mortgage hanging over them as they grow up he also revealed his dying wish in the interview last year saying I had a tough upbringing and I've managed to do a lot in my life despite that but I don't want them to struggle a spokesperson for the family shared the news of his death on Instagram on February 2nd and wrote it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Johnny's passing a truly remarkable Soul he fought bravely against cancer with unwaver in strength and courage Johnny touched the lives of so many with his kindness warmth and infectious Spirit at this time we kindly ask for the privacy of Johnny's family as they navigate through this profound loss their grief is immeasurable and your thoughts prayers and support are deeply appreciated as we remember the Beautiful Moments shared with Johnny let us celebrate a life well- lived and a legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts Johnny may be gone from our sight but his love laughter and memories will live on rest in peace dear Johnny you will be dearly missed but never forgotten his wife Jess paid her own heartbreaking tribute on Instagram to Johnny saying I will always love you as she vowed to make K proud she wrote good night my favorite thank you for everything I Will Always Love You the hardest day has come a day I prayed wouldn't come it's with all the sadness in the world that I confirm Johnny has passed away earlier today his magical brain that continued to fight to the end has now gone to sleep he has given me more than I could ever have wished for eight Bonkers years of love and adventure and three amazing boys I will continue to make you proud but only with your love still finding me and guiding me for the rest of my life me and the boys still need you Johnny you really were the most handsome man I ever knew and I am so sorry for this cruel end it really wasn't fair and you didn't deserve any of this you gave so much time to others and touched everyone you met I have never experienced anything like the effect you had on people I love you so much and forever proud of you 30 the McMillan support line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones if you need to talk call us on 08888 donate here to McMillan if you wish to do so [Music]