Fashion influencer Lorna Luxe and her husband John have been sharing updates on his cancer battle for over a year which has now tragically seen him lose his fight
A fashion influencer and businesswoman has been left heartbroken after revealing her husband has died aged 64 after a battle with cancer. Doctors exhausted all available treatment options when the couple were told his illness was terminal. Lorna Andrews first crossed paths with her future husband, John, at a Brighton bar, despite their 21-year age difference.
For John, it was instant attraction. The couple, aged 43 and 64 respectively, have shared their journey together publicly for years, with Lorna building an impressive Instagram following of 1.6 million.
Whilst the pair have admitted they were financially stretched on their wedding day, they enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, jetting around the globe, splashing cash on high-end designer items and flaunting their multi-million-pound home to their online audience.
In a statement shared on Instagram today, Lorna said: “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.
She went on to add: “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 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.”
Their world came crashing down in April 2023 when John, a former banker, received a stage three cancer diagnosis and began chemotherapy treatment. Following a period of remission, Lorna shared the crushing news in May 2024 that the disease had returned with a vengeance, spreading to John’s brain and reappearing in his adrenal gland. The cancer was subsequently upgraded to stage four.
Despite this setback, the couple remained hopeful when John’s oncologist gave him the green light for surgery to remove the tumour from his adrenal gland. However, just days afterwards, John was struck down by a severe migraine and rushed to A&E, where medics uncovered yet another tumour in his brain.
Supporters were heartbroken when Lorna shared the devastating news that John’s cancer had become terminal, with all treatment avenues now exhausted. In a poignant update posted on Instagram, accompanied by footage of the devoted pair, she wrote: “John’s condition has worsened and he was hit with sepsis over Christmas.
“He’s back home with me now, but we’ve been told his cancer has progressed to other organs so treatment is no longer an option. But one thing about John, in the 16 years we’ve been married, his mindset has never wavered. We’re looking for a bit of a miracle.”
Lorna continued, describing John as the “bravest man” she’s ever encountered. During an appearance on the Metro’s Just Between Us podcast, she reflected: “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?”.
Despite previously deciding against having children, Lorna, a former flight attendant, confessed she’s lately become more “curious” about becoming a mum.
“When we met, 26-year-old Lorna wasn’t really fussed about a lot of things that 43-year-old Lorna is, right? For example, we don’t have kids. Maybe I want to have kids now. I am definitely questioning my decisions over the last 15 years because I’ve always put everything off.”
The social media personality revealed that sharing John’s journey publicly has been therapeutic, with encouraging messages from her audience offering “exactly what I needed” throughout this challenging period. “When the chips are down, you just want to see people getting behind you”, Lorna expressed.
“I haven’t got brothers or sisters. I haven’t got a massive family unit. When John was in hospital, I would come home overnight, get myself a glass of wine and I would be sat there replying to all these messages. They were all just full of love, really nice – exactly what I needed at that time.”
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