Formula One legend Eddie Jordan has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer.
The Dubliner was Ireland's most well-known character on the Formula One circuit, and infectiously managed his own Jordan Grand Prix team before turning to punditry and podcasting after the team's sale in 2005.
Tributes have been flowing in since the tragic news was announced by Jordan's family on Wednesday morning. They all rightly remembered a 'legend', a 'rock star' and one of the most infectious and flamboyant characters in Motorsport who had lived every day to its fullest.
While nobody could doubt the infectious effect the Dubliner had on people the world over, it was in the former Formula Team owner's darkest moment that he had perhaps his most profound and important impact.
21 September 2006; Former Irish athlete Eamonn Coghlan with Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan and former Irish rugby captain Keith Wood at the formal opening ceremony of the 36th Ryder Cup at the K Club, Straffan, Co Kildare, Ireland. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
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Eddie Jordan remembered for brave prostate cancer message
Detailing his health issues on his Formula For Success podcast last year, Jordan had explained that he had been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of cancer in March of 2024.
"Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer and then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive," explained Jordan.
Even in the midst of dealing with such an incredible challenge, Jordan approached the revelation with that unwavering passion he had become known for, focusing not on his own misfortunes but on using his platform to spread awareness and encourage others to 'go and get tested'.
But this is a letter for all the anchors and everybody listening to this. Don't wait or put it off. Go and get tested.
In life you've got chances and there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime.
Go and do it. Don't be stupid, don't be shy, it's not a shy thing, look after your body guys.
"Don't be stupid. Don't wait or put it off. Go and get tested."
Eddie shares an update on his cancer diagnosis and has an important message for the listeners.
♥️💚 pic.twitter.com/eNiHlHtZ9A
— Formula For Success (@F1ForSuccess) December 12, 2024
Few, if any, of Jordan's long list of contributions to sport and the world summed him up better than those all-important words, that embodied his passion, energy and belief in making the most of every occasion, day and moment.
Having spoken so bravely about his diagnosis and encouraged other men to get tested for cancer, medical outlets across the UK and Ireland have been sharing tributes to Jordan, applauding him for his stance.
We're saddened to learn of the passing of Eddie Jordan.
Eddie bravely shared his bladder and #ProstateCancer diagnosis last year, raising awareness and encouraging other men to check their risk.
We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends.https://t.co/nkBH42tO45
— Prostate Cancer UK (@ProstateUK) March 20, 2025
We are saddened to hear the news that Eddie Jordan has died. His honesty and openness in sharing his cancer diagnosis and story will have helped others.
Talking about cancer saves lives. If you're worried about any signs and symptoms that could be cancer, contact your GP. https://t.co/GsWipFu28i pic.twitter.com/EfwwgZfaMA
— NHS (@NHSuk) March 20, 2025
RIP Eddie Jordan 💔
A F1 legend and another life taken too soon by prostate cancer. pic.twitter.com/kBKcG52MER
— The Bob Willis Fund (@bobwillisfund) March 20, 2025
Irish Taoiseach Mícheal Martin also took to social media to praise the 'tenacity' with which Eddie Jordan tackled his diagnosis.
Greatly saddened at the passing of Eddie Jordan. Eddie lived life to the full, facing his final days with the same courage and tenacity displayed throughout many years as an entrepreneur, F1 pioneer and TV pundit. There were few like him. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Greatly saddened at the passing of Eddie Jordan.
Eddie lived life to the full, facing his final days with the same courage and tenacity displayed throughout many years as an entrepreneur, F1 pioneer and TV pundit.
There were few like him. My sympathies to his family and friends— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) March 20, 2025
In a statement announcing the Dubliner's passing on Thursday morning, Jordan's family said: "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.
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3 December 2001; Eddie Jordan, Jordan Grand Prix. motor racing. Picture credit; Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE
