Lorna Luxe, 43, 'heartbroken' as she announces death of husband John Andrews, 64

 Lorna Luxe has announced that her husband John Andrews has died at the age of 64.

He had been living with terminal illness after being diagnosed with stage four adrenal cancer in April 2023.

Influencer Lorna, 43, was married to Andrews for 16 years, often documenting their 21-year age gap relationship online.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday night, she posted a statement to her Stories, which read: ‘My beautiful, brave John died yesterday. 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.

‘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.’

Sharing her thanks for the support she and her husband had recieved, Lorna continued: ‘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.’

Lorna’s followers and friends immediately rushed to share their tributes and love for her and her husband in the comments.

‘Heartbroken for you,’ wrote Molly-Mae Hague. ‘Rest in peace John. I am so beyond sorry for your loss.’

‘He was a true gentleman and will be much missed – sending so much love,’ posted beauty journalist and influencer Nadine Baggott.

Cleaning content creator Mrs Hinch shared that her ‘heart truly dropped’ reading the news.

‘I’ve followed your page for such a long time, and the love you and John share has 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.’

She also sent her love and added: ‘Millions of us are here to help hold you up.’

Last week, Lorna had said that Andrews had become ‘extremely unwell’, forcing her to cancel a charity event in Manchester as she could ‘no longer be away from her husband’s side’.

She shared that the decision had been made with ‘a very heavy heart,’ explaining that his condition meant the timing was no longer right – and thanking her online community for their vital support during such a difficult period.

While he briefly went into remission in November 2023, in May 2024 Lorna devastatingly confirmed the cancer had returned and spread to his brain.

Before Christmas he was rushed to hospital with organ failure and sepsis following complications from chemotherapy.

Despite being told to prepare for the worst though, he recovered and was able to return home in time for the holidays.

In January, Lorna had opened up on the couple having to take life day by day, telling Fabulous magazine: ‘It’s been quite scary because we don’t know how long we’ve got… We don’t know how long John is going to feel up for doing things so we’re running at a million miles an hour at the minute. We know we’re on a timeline.’

She had also revealed last month that the cancer that further treatment was no longer an option.

‘He’s probably the first guy I’d ever been with that I’d been in awe of, because he had a life, he had stuff going on, he had stuff to talk about,’ Lorna told Metro’s Just Between Us podcast in October.

‘And I really liked that from the get go, I liked the fact that he taught me stuff and had more to bring to the table.’

What is adrenal cancer?

According to Mayo Clinic: ‘Adrenal cancer is a growth of cells that starts in an adrenal gland. The adrenal glands are small, triangular glands located on top of the kidneys. Although small, these glands control much of what happens in the body. They make hormones that help control metabolism, blood pressure and other important functions.

‘Adrenal cancer is rare, and it can happen at any age. It’s most likely to affect children younger than 5 and adults in their 40s and 50s. Adrenal cancer also is called adrenocortical carcinoma.’

Signs and symptoms of adrenal cancer may include:

Loss of appetite.

Back pain.

Belly pain.

Losing weight without trying.

She continued, reflecting on her husband’s health problems: ‘When you fall in love with someone older, your brain doesn’t immediately jump to worrying about them getting sick… Where’s the romance in that?’ Lorna asked.

‘But it can sometimes be part of the deal.’

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