Former Formula 1 team owner and pundit Eddie Jordan has died aged 76
Former Formula 1 boss Eddie Jordan has passed away at the age of 76.
The ex-team owner and renowned TV pundit who was famed for his charisma has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
His family said that he passed away in the early hours of this morning (20 March).
In a statement announcing Jordan's death, they said (via Sky Sports): "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 motorsport star asserted himself as a Formula 1 legend thanks to his success as an independent team owner, winning four Grand Prix's in the team's nearly 15-year tenure.
He eventually sold Jordan Grand Prix in 2005, which saw Jordan turn to the world of TV and begin working as a pundit on the likes of BBC Sport and Channel 4.
The statement continued: "He was working until the last, having communicated on St Patrick's Day about his ambitions for London Irish Rugby Football Club, of which he had recently become patron.
"Eddie and Jordan Grand Prix were known for their rock and roll image, bringing a fun and exciting element to F1, as well as consistently performing above their weight.
"Many successful F1 drivers owe their career breaks to Eddie, and world champions including Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill drove for him.
"EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole 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."
In December last year, Jordan announced that he had been undergoing treatment for an 'aggressive' form of bladder and prostate cancer.
He explained at the time: "I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer, and then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.
"We've all heard about our wonderful friend, Sir Chris Hoy... and he is coming out and talking about illnesses like what I've got, but he's a far younger man.
"Go and get tested, because in life, you've got chances."
Telling fans he had 'pulled out of it, thankfully', the Irishman urged other blokes to get their prostates checked.
Jordan, a co-owner of London Irish rugby club, had been living in South Africa for the last few months and his cancer tragically returned.
In February, the founder and former owner of Jordan Grand Prix explained he had completed another course of chemotherapy and admitted that he was 'not 100 per cent together'.
Speaking on talkSPORT about taking over the London Irish team and saving them from administration, he told listeners: "I'm just not myself at this moment in time. I'm a little all over the place, so please forgive me."
Olivia Burke