Influencer Lorna Luxe announces death of husband John Andrews aged 64

Social media star Lorna Luxe has announced the tragic death of her husband, John Andrews.

Luxe, 43, and Andrews, 64, often documented their 21-year age gap relationship online. The couple had been married for 16 years before Andrews sadly died this week following a diagnosis of stage 4 adrenal cancer back in April 2023.

Last week, Lorna said that she'd been forced to cancel a charity event as Andrews had become 'extremely unwell' and she could 'no longer be away from her husband’s side'.

On Thursday (12 February), Luxe shared the update many of their fans and followers had been dreading, posting on her Instagram Story: "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 explained.

"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."

The social media star thanked people for the support the couple had received: "John and I were so grateful to the district nurses who came daily to support us and make him comfortable."

Luxe thanked one nurse, named Anna, in particular for her care: "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."

Paying tribute to her husband, she said: "John you are a class act and I will love you forever."

Friends, family and fellow influencers left messages in support of Luxe, with fellow influencer Molly-Mae Hague writing: "Heartbroken for you. Rest in peace John. I am so beyond sorry for your loss."

Beauty journalist and influencer Nadine Baggott wrote: "He was a true gentleman and will be much missed – sending so much love."

British cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch added: "I’ve followed your page for such a long time, and the love you and John share 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, millions of us are here to help hold you up."

Luxe had clocked up 1.7 million followers on Instagram alone, documenting her life and relationship with Andrews.

In an interview with Fabulous magazine this month, she said: "I knew very quickly that he was The One. We got married on my 26th birthday.

"I picked the venue and he organised the whole thing, it was a whirlwind. The age difference was never a factor; we've got similar tastes."