Jonnie Irwin: A Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country Presenter Die

Jonnie Irwin was an English television presenter best known for hosting A Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country. Born Jonathan James Irwin on November 18, 1973, in Rugby, Warwickshire, he became a familiar and friendly face on British daytime television.

Irwin was chosen from hundreds of applicants to present Channel 4's A Place in the Sun in 2004 and appeared in more than 200 episodes. He presented the BBC daytime show Escape to the Country from 2010 to 2023, and hosted Dream Lives for Sale on Sky 1 in 2011 and The Renovation Game on Channel 4.

Irwin married Jessica Holmes in 2016, and they had three sons. He was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2020 and shared the news publicly in 2022, using his remaining time to raise awareness and provide for his family. He died in Newcastle upon Tyne on February 2, 2024, at age 50. Remembered for his charm and courage, he was widely admired.

Achievements: Presented A Place in the Sun (2004), hosted Dream Lives for Sale on Sky 1 (2011), began presenting The Renovation Game (2011), presented Escape to the Country (2010-2023).

Birth: November 18, 1973 - Rugby, Warwickshire, England.

Profession: Television presenter and property expert.

Interesting Facts: A rugby sevens accident broke his back and ended his playing career. His father was Irish.