Dad-of-three, Jonnie Irwin, who is currently battling terminal lung cancer, has revealed he is planning on leaving messages, pictures and videos of himself behind for his family after he has died. The Escape To The Country and Leicestershire-born TV star shared his endeavours during today's (Feb 3) episode of BBC Morning Live.

The emotional segment saw Jonnie talk about creating a digital legacy now so it is ready for his family to enjoy when it is time for him to go. "I've got a lifetime of memories, and over the years, more and more of them have been stored online." He said.

"And whilst I've been getting my affairs in order since my diagnosis two and a half years ago, I've not given much thought to my digital legacy. Like me, about 90 per cent of people in the UK haven't made any plans for what will happen to their social media when they die."

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Explaining what help is out there for anyone wishing to leave a lasting memory for their loved one, he highlighted a company called My Wishes, which helps people manage their content by creating a digital will for after they die. Jonnie added: "If you make a will, make sure it's stored securely and given to a trusted loved one who is tech-savvy."

He also pointed out another website people can use to package their digital footprint for when they are no longer around called Biscuit Tin. The online tool stores your important documents, accounts, wishes, memories, and more, all in one place.

Reflecting on how he hopes technology will help him and his family hold on to memories they've made together once he has passed on, Jonnie, who also appeared on A Place in the Sun, said: "It's amazing to think I can speak to my wife and children after I pass away.

"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 action now whilst you're in control. And I'm going to take every opportunity I have to do just that for those that I love."

Jonnie took to Instagram to inform fans of his upcoming appearance on the BBC show. Alongside a selfie, he wrote: "Did some self filming for @bbcmorninglive for tomorrow’s episode from 9am on digital legacies. Check it out- it’s a great idea."

Many people rushed to comment, sending him messages of support after the show aired. @Rosieraven69 wrote: "Just watched it, a really beautiful idea x." @Tasathome22 put: "Really informative, thank you. Did give me goose bumps though."

@Candsands also commented: "A beautiful touching piece to watch and so thoughtfully approached and like you all said a subject to be talked about openly and with love x and what brilliant new companies that I haven't heard of @Biscuittinco and My Wishes. Take care to you and yours x."

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@Bluebellx2 gushed: "Go Johnnie!!’ You’re absolutely fab. Love shine on you and your beautiful family xxxx." @Paulabarlow52 added: "What an inspiration you are. Keep doing wat you do you are a warrior." @Littlemummy06 replied: "Keep fighting Jonnie your looking really well and loving your life with your beautiful family sending love positivity and prayers."

On Twitter, @Stepharrnee wrote: "That was a bit emotional. Lovely to see & hear Jonnie though #MorningLive." @Beckie_Miller_ · replied: "Gut wrenching seeing him with his litt’luns."

It comes as the 49-year-old has been updating his followers on social media of progress being made with his home. Over the last several weeks, he has been renovating his home in north-east England, near to his wife Jessica's family, so it is fully kitted out should the worse happen.

Last year, the TV star announced that he has been told by doctors he only has months left to live as the cancer has spread to his brain. Speaking to Hello! Magazine at the time, the property expert said he first noticed symptoms back in 2020 when his vision wen blurry.

He said: "Within a week of flying back from filming, I was being given six months to live. I had to go home and tell my wife, who was looking after our babies, that she was on her own pretty much. That was devastating. All I could do was apologise to her. I felt so responsible."

Jonnie and his family initially decided to keep his diagnosis private, but speaking to the magazine, he said he hopes sharing his story will help “inspire people to make the most of everyday.”

Recently, Jonnie, who was brought up in the village of Bitteswell, near Lutterworth, has been updating fans on his progress with trying out a new diet to ‘starve’ cancer, which he admitted was ‘bloody hard’. He revealed that he is following a new method to fight the disease created by author Jane McLelland.

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