Jasmine Harman has paid an emotional tribute to her late A Place In The Sun co-star Jonnie Irwin, following his death from lung cancer last year.
The father-of-three tragically died at the age of 50 last February after a years-long battle with the disease.
Today (November 18), would have been his 52nd birthday, just days after the 50th of his beloved co-star Jasmine.
Jasmine shared an old picture of herself with Jonnie on Instagram, writing: ‘Happy heavenly birthday dearest Jonnie.’
She added: ‘We miss you so much, but especially this weekend when I was celebrating my 50th.
‘You were there at my 30th birthday, and my 40th – always the life and soul of the party.
‘I never thought the day would come when I would catch up with you in age. The last time we saw each other was your 50th birthday!
‘This pic was taken 20 years ago! I will always treasure the memories of the fun times we had.
‘Sending so much love to your lovely family.’
Last May, months after Jonnie’s passing, A Place In The Sun marked its 20th anniversary of broadcasting on Channel 4.
Jasmine, who now lives in Estepona on the Costa del Sol, said at the time: ‘I am so proud to have been part of A Place in the Sun for 20 years.
‘It has been life-changing for so many people and to be able to help hundreds of couples – last time I counted it was 440. It has changed my life in so many ways, too.
‘I met my husband (a cameraman) Jon on the programme, we’ve got two children, Joy, nine, and Albion, seven, now and I feel proud to be able to show people that anything is possible.
‘But it has also been very bittersweet. I still find it very hard even talking about Jonnie. It’s still very raw.’
Jasmine vowed to adopt Jonnie’s mantra of living each day to its fullest.
She added: ‘Throughout the last 20 years, I’ve had countless people who had something that has been a catalyst for them, whether that is a bereavement, health scare or other trauma.
‘It has made people think life is for living and that is a message I would like to say to everyone today.
‘Not only from Jonnie’s passing, but we have also lost other family members and other friends as well. It definitely makes you want to make the best of every day.’
