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Terminally ill Jonnie Irwin dresses up as superhero in adorable video with three sons

Jonnie Irwin produced a cuteness overload as he dressed up as a superhero with his three adorable sons.

He spent some quality time with boys Rex, three, and twins Rafa and Cormac, two as they all had some loud fun as they showed off their outfits.

The 49-year-old Place in the Sun star revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis last year.

He know every day counts and the youngsters ran around dressed up as Disney's PJ Masks, Hulk and Chase from Paw Patrol.

Not to miss out, presenter Jonnie fashioned a mask for himself as the boys storm around the room.

Hulk came out to play as the family had some fun (johnnieirwintv/Instgram)
It was a day to dress up as the kids let loose with their dad (johnnieirwintv/Instgram)

He told his followers: “3 superheroes under one roof. I’m not sure I’ll make the grade!”

His co-star Jasmine Harman was quick to respond, telling him: “Omg this is hilarious Jonnie! love them! I’ll lend you my Owlette mask next time.”

Jonnie was diagnosed in August 2020 after his vision went blurry while he was shooting the popular Channel 4 property show.

Judging by his comments just before Christmas, the children don't yet know.

The presenter continues to battle terminal cancer (Instagram/jonnieirwintv)

"When I'm more frail or in bed for days we might [tell them]," he told the Daily Mail.

"If you have 20 days left, why spend them in mourning and confusion? Why not just have 15 days of pure, blissful ignorance and five days of knowing the facts? I'm still not looking forward to the chat with Rex.

"We're still thinking about it. I've learned that it's the best thing to do nothing if you're unsure."

Last month, brave Jonnie opened up about preparing his family for life after his death and he wants to leave messages for his wife and children so he can still 'speak' to them after he passes away.

Jonnie got in on the act with his own mask (johnnieirwintv/Instgram)

On Friday’s Morning Live on BBC One, he said he finds it ‘amazing’ that he could speak to them after his death.

He plans to make the very most of modern technology - despite how difficult it will be.

“It's amazing to think I too could speak to my wife and children after I pass away," he said on the show.

"My diagnosis has taken a lot from me but it has given me the ability to prepare.

“The only way to make sure your digital legacy is as you like it, is to take control now," he added.

“I'm going to take every opportunity to do that for the people I love.”

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