Former workforce proprietor has after a year-long battle with most cancers.
Jordan had been identified with aggressive bladder and prostate most cancers in spring of final yr. He had spent the winter in South Africa after his newest spherical of chemotherapy.
He famously ran the Jordan Grand Prix workforce from 1991 to 2005 and was a pundit on BBC’s protection of System 1.
It was confirmed on Thursday morning that he had died along with his household releasing an announcement which reads: “It’s with profound unhappiness that we announce the passing of OBE, the ex-System 1 workforce proprietor, TV pundit and entrepreneur. He handed away peacefully with household by his facet in Cape City within the early hours of 20 March 2025.”
Tributes to Jordon have already begun with Jake Humphrey praising his ‘unbelievable spirit’ and ‘love of life’.
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Eddie Jordan dies aged 76Humphrey praises Jordan’s ‘unbelievable spirit’
09:12 , Mike Jones
TV presenter Jake Humphrey says he’s ‘completely devastated’ by the information of Eddie Jordan’s passing and praised the ‘unbelievable spirit’ of the previous F1 workforce proprietor and pundit.
Writing on X, Humphrey stated: “System One gained’t see the likes of Eddie ever once more the place a man with a love for racing can hustle his approach into the game and find yourself successful races.
“His best achievements had been Mikki, Zoe, Kyle and Zak. His unbelievable 4 children who share his spirit. His spouse Marie is likely one of the strongest, most fantastic ladies I’ve ever met.
“The 4 years we spent collectively internet hosting F1 on the BBC had been best of my profession.
“His unbelievable spirit and love of life lives on in me, and my kids who had been fortunate sufficient to fulfill him and listen to all about him.”
Totally devastated.
EJ has left us.
System One gained’t see the likes of Eddie ever once more the place a man with a love for racing can hustle his approach into the game and find yourself successful races.
Extra vital than race wins although, we gained hearts. I’ll always remember how his face would…
Stefano Domenicali reacts to Jordan dying
09:08 , Mike Jones
CEO of System One Group, Stefano Domenicali stated:
“We’re deeply saddened to listen to in regards to the sudden lack of Eddie Jordan.
“Together with his inexhaustible power he at all times knew make individuals smile, remaining real and good always.
“Eddie has been a protagonist of an period of F1 and he will probably be deeply missed.
“On this second of sorrow, my ideas and people of your entire System 1 household are along with his household and family members.”
Eddie Jordan dying: Former F1 workforce proprietor dies aged 76
09:06 , Kieran Jackson
Former workforce proprietor has handed away on the age of 76 after a year-long battle with most cancers.
Jordan that he had skilled some “very darkish days” after being identified with “aggressive” bladder and prostate most cancers final spring, which unfold to his backbone and pelvis.
