Jonnie Irwin shared that he took his son for their “last ever” ride to nursery in an emotional post on Instagram on Monday.
The presenter, 49, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, but only went public with the diagnosis last November after being told that it had spread to his brain.
Despite his terminal diagnosis, Irwin has remained positive throughout his journey, continuing to document life with wife Jessica Holmes and their three kids, Rex, three, and twins Rafa and Cormac, two.
And in the Channel 4 presenter’s latest update, he shared a photo of him cycling around with his eldest son heading to nursery for the last time before he starts primary school.
The TV star captioned the post: “Last EVER ride to nursery with Rex. Suitably waved off by Rafa and his spade and Rex with his game face on!”
After sharing the post, many of his followers praised the property expert for his strength and resilience throughout his terminal diagnosis.
One penned in the comments: “Johnny, you’re a credit and an inspiration.
“Awww, I hope you all enjoyed yourselves. Those boys are growing. You are looking really well and happy, Jonnie,” another wrote.
A third added: “Jonnie those boys will learn so much about your strength and tenacity, memories to last them their lifetime. You’re truly inspirational and what a daddy you have shown them to be.”
“They know their daddy they will always feel the love,” a follower penned.
A fifth shared: “Jonnie you are truly inspiring.”
Irwin’s update comes as he detailed his hospice experience and discussed the importance of palliative care in a TV appearance.
Speaking on BBC Morning Live, Irwin told Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones: “I’m really good, I have up days and down days but today is an up day. Family are great and very noisy.”
When asked for advice he would give to others about palliative care, he added: “First of all, embrace it. I was given the choice initially of what hospital I wanted to use.
“My first experience of palliative care in a hospice was blood transfusions. I had my first one in hospital and then I was invited to use the hospice, so I thought I’d give it a go.
“I went into a lovely room, biscuits piled up beside me and I just dipped in and out. I implore people to check out the hospice, and if you have the choice to use it then use it.”
