Jonnie Irwin’s widow ‘still struggling’ with TV star’s ‘awful’ death [Video]

Jess Irwin, the widow of Channel 4 star Jonnie Irwin has revealed how she is still struggling following the tragic death of her husband earlier this year.

The Escape to the Sun host died aged 50 in February, two years after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer.

He left behind his wife, Jess, aged 41, and their three children – Rex, four, and twins Rafa and Cormac.

Three months after the star’s death, his widow has revealed her profound distress over the family’s terrible ordeal.

‘You hear people say “he passed away peacefully. It was lovely.” But it wasn’t for Jonnie,’ she revealed.

‘It was a f****** awful process. I wish I hadn’t seen it but I had to be with him.’

In an interview with MailOnline, Jess spoke of her husband’s final moments: ‘It is just heartbreaking to see someone you love so much in that state, but he was surrounded …