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Kirsten McStay & Hana Carter

Jonnie Irwin's pals share heartbreak after star is diagnosed with terminal cancer

A Place In The Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin has been sent an abundance of supportive messages following the heartbreaking news that he has terminal cancer.

The father-of-three has been diagnosed with lung cancer, which has now spread to his brain and he says he was given six months to live. The 48-year-old had kept his illness a secret but decided he wanted to share his story to "get the monkey off his back".

On his Instagram page, Jonnie told his followers that he had "some sad news" alongside a family snap that features in his interview with Hello! magazine.

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