Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp BBC Breakfast presenters paid a heartfelt tribute to Eddie Jordan following the announcement of his tragic death on Thursday (March 20). The former Formula 1 team owner and TV pundit had passed away earlier that morning at the age of 76, after being diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that had spread to his spine and pelvis. A statement from his family read: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur. He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20 March 2025.” The statement continued: “EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hold missing without his presence. He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”
BBC Breakfast’s Mike Bushell paid tribute to Eddie Jordan on Thursday
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BBC Breakfast hosts Nina Warhurst and Ben Thompson shared the sad news on the show, before handing over to sports presenter Mike Bushell, who reflected on Eddie’s illustrious career and offered condolences to his family, reports the Express. “Really sad news this morning, our thoughts go out to his family, his four children and his wife,” Mike said. “He went way beyond Formula 1, to be honest. He grew up in Dublin and worked in a bank. He got into motorsport through carting, he was actually Irish champion back in 1971. “But then he put his love, his money, he was a very successful Irish businessman, into the Jordan Formula 1 racing team – the Grand Prix team, which ran all the way from 1991 to 2005.”
The former Formula 1 team owner died aged 76 after being diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
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Some of the sport’s greatest, like Damon Hill, Eddie Irvine, Martin Brundle and Michael Schumacher, all raced for the renowned Jordan team. “His influence went way beyond that, because as well as Formula 1, he did a lot of charity work. He was given an OBE for his charity work,” Mike explained.
Ben Thompson and Nina Warhurst were on BBC Breakfast presenting duty
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Eddie, who was also an avid golfer, once treated fans to a standout moment by playing the drums with his band at the iconic 2014 Ryder Cup, mingling with the crowds afterwards. “He did so much beyond investing in Formula 1, he’ll be remembered for so many different things,” Mike asserted. “This will come as a real shock for fans. He was a defining figure in Formula 1, and later on in so many different sports.” BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am
