Lorna Luxe left fans and celebrity pals in tears as she revealed her late husband John’s final words to her as she announced his death on Thursday.
The influencer, 43, devastated her 1.7 million Instagram followers when she revealed John had died at the age of 64 following his lengthy battle with cancer.
Alongside a picture of John beaming on holiday, she penned a lengthy caption that left fans in tears as she shared his final words.
Lorna wrote: ‘The last conversation we had I asked him how he was feeling and he replied “rough but in love” and that was so him, to the point and choosing to put aside his fears to make me feel cherished and loved.’
John, who was 21 years Lorna’s senior, battled stage four adrenal cancer after being diagnosed in April 2023. The couple had been married for 16 years.
Lorna revealed to her 1.6 million followers last month that John’s cancer had spread and treatment was ‘no longer an option’.
Lorna Luxe, 43, revealed late husband John’s final words to her as she announced on Thursday that he had died aged 64 following a lengthy battle with cancer
Lorna wrote: ‘The last conversation we had I asked him how he was feeling and he replied “rough but in love” and that was so him, to the point and choosing to put aside his fears to make me feel cherished and loved’
Tragically, John passed away on Wednesday, with Lorna revealing: ‘I am heartbroken. We were together to the very end, at home, in our own bed and holding hands which is exactly what he wanted.’
She added in her tribute: ‘John and I were so grateful to the district nurses who came daily to support us and make him comfortable.
‘Anna was his favourite nurse and the kindness she showed him was beyond, she was a real life angel.
‘We couldn’t have had those last few days together at home without that care and my mum who has been with us keeping me strong when I needed to stay strong for John.
‘John you are a class act and I will love you forever.’
Just two weeks prior, Lorna had shared a video of the pair enjoying their final date night before John succumbed to his cancer battle.
Abbey Clancy, Molly-Mae Hague and Olivia Bowen were amongst the stars who were left in tears following John’s passing.
A sweet tribute came from Sophie Hinchliffe, known as Mrs Hinch, who told Lorna that ‘millions of us are here to help hold you up’.
In the comments, she wrote: ‘Lorna I am so, so sorry. My heart truly dropped reading this. I’ve followed your page for such a long time, and the love you and John share has always been so inspiring and it always will be. No one can ever take away your memories, your love, or those quiet one-on-one conversations you’ll carry with you forever. Those are yours. Yours and John’s. Always. Sending you so much love, Lorna. Millions of us are here to help hold you up.✨ xxx’
Lorna and John’s love story captivated the nation, with the pair’s 21-year age gap and lavish lifestyle that they lived providing much of the influencer’s content
Molly-Mae Hague and a host of celebrities were among those who sent messages of support following Lorna’s sad announcement
Molly-Mae Hague was also among those who sent messages of support following the sad announcement, writing: ‘Heartbroken for you. Rest in peace John. I am so beyond sorry for your loss.’
Megan McKenna added: ‘I’m so sorry Lorna, sending so much love and strength. My thoughts are with you.’
Abbey Clancy said she ‘can’t find any words’ as she shared her love, writing: ‘Oh Lorna can’t find any words. Love you both ❤️ sending so much love ❤️.’
Further condolences came from Love Island stars Rosie Williams and Olivia Bowen.
Olivia wrote: ‘My heart is so broken for you. You guys have the most beautiful love story & it always felt so light & warming to watch you together. You Sending so much love & strength. ❤️❤️❤️.’
While Rosie added: ‘I’m so so sorry Lorna. My heart is completely broken for you. Your love, admiration and care for one another was so clear to see. A love story for the ages. All my thoughts are with you during this unimaginable time. I’m so sorry.’
Former TOWIE star Lauren Pope described Lorna’s late husband as a ‘special soul’, writing: ‘Oh Lorna, I am so so sorry, he was such an angel on earth and it’s just so unfair. Sending you and your family all the love, he was just such a special soul ❤️❤️❤️.’
Lorna and John’s love story captivated the nation, with the pair’s 21-year age gap and lavish lifestyle that they lived providing much of the influencer’s content.
Lorna and John met when she was 25 and in the midst of her eight-year stint as a Virgin Atlantic air hostess, before marrying in NYC shortly after and going on to live together in Hove, East Sussex, and later Horsham and Warwickshire.
While John previously worked as a banker, following his stage three cancer diagnosis in 2023 and Lorna’s continued success as an influencer, he gave up his job to focus on his health and helping his wife work.
The couple liked to indulge in posh hotel stays and ‘dirty weekends’ in far-flung destinations.
In the last few years prior to his death, Lorna and John said they made sure to live life to the very fullest.
Lorna previously said John had always treated her like a ‘princess’, proven by the lavish gift he got her when they first started dating.
When they first got together, John surprised Lorna by purchasing their first home as a surprise.
She wrote on Instagram in January: ‘He was helping me flat hunt at the time and as soon as I turned up, I thought, I can’t afford this – and then he gave me a little smile and said “I’ve bought this for us” and that’s when I knew he was the one.’
Lorna added at the time: ‘One dynamic in our relationship that has never changed is that he organises everything. I just have to turn up and ideally look cute.
‘He’s been treating me like a princess since the day we met. I’m very happy about that. He will always find a way to surprise me, I could write a book on how John gets hotel upgrades.’
He also upgraded her diamond engagement ring for a 15-carat version to celebrate 15 years together.
She said that when they first met, she wasn’t earning very much money as cabin crew and John would spoil her by surprising her with gifts at the end of their date.
She said: ‘The first few months we got together and we went out, he would always give me a gift at the end of the date.
‘Usually make-up, sometimes skincare, I think he is the reason I started using ceramide. I would always look forward to them at the end of the night.
‘I was cabin crew then so I didn’t earn much money. I was allowed to take him on trips with me, so that’s how we dated in the beginning.’
In the last few years prior to his death, Lorna and John said they made sure to live life to the very fullest, indulging in posh hotel stays and ‘dirty weekends’ in far-flung destinations
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