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Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan has passed away at the age of 76 after a year-long battle with cancer.
Jordan had been diagnosed with aggressive bladder and prostate cancer in spring of last year. He had spent the winter in South Africa after his latest round of chemotherapy.
He famously ran the Jordan Grand Prix team from 1991 to 2005 and was a pundit on BBC’s coverage of Formula 1.
It was confirmed on Thursday morning that he had died with his family releasing a statement which reads: "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."
Tributes to Jordon have already begun with Jake Humphrey praising his ‘incredible spirit’ and ‘love of life’.
Follow the latest reaction and tributes with our live blog below:
Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
- Former F1 team owner and pundit passed away on Thursday 20 March
- F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali 'deeply saddened' by Jordan's passing
Humphrey praises Jordan's 'incredible spirit'
09:12 , Mike JonesTV presenter Jake Humphrey says he is ‘utterly devastated’ by the news of Eddie Jordan’s passing and praised the ‘incredible spirit’ of the former F1 team owner and pundit.
Writing on X, Humphrey said: “Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races.
“His greatest achievements were Mikki, Zoe, Kyle and Zak. His incredible 4 kids who share his spirit. His wife Marie is one of the strongest, most wonderful women I have ever met.
“The 4 years we spent together hosting F1 on the BBC were greatest of my career.
“His incredible spirit and love of life lives on in me, and my children who were lucky enough to meet him and hear all about him.”
Stefano Domenicali reacts to Jordan death
09:08 , Mike JonesCEO of Formula One Group, Stefano Domenicali said:
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan.
“With his inexhaustible energy he always knew how to make people smile, remaining genuine and brilliant at all times.
“Eddie has been a protagonist of an era of F1 and he will be deeply missed.
“In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones.”
Eddie Jordan death: Former F1 team owner dies aged 76
09:06 , Kieran JacksonFormer F1 team owner Eddie Jordan has passed away at the age of 76 after a year-long battle with cancer.
Jordan revealed in December that he had experienced some “very dark days” after being diagnosed with “aggressive” bladder and prostate cancer last spring, which spread to his spine and pelvis.
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