His dying got here lower than two years after a devastating prognosis.
Gogglebox paid an emotional tribute to a TV producer following his tragic dying (Picture: Channel 4)
Gogglebox paid an emotional tribute to a producer who died from a mind tumour. The hit Channel 4 programme returned to screens with a brand new collection on Friday night (February 6), with fan favourites together with Jenny and Lee, Ellie and Izzi, Mary and Gyles all again. They have been joined by Jake and Calum, Andrew and Alfie, The Gordon household and others who joined the forged throughout season 26 final 12 months.
When the episode concluded, a picture of Jonathan Clough appeared on display, accompanied by the phrases: “In reminiscence of Jonathan Clough. 1989 – 2025.” The TV producer was simply 35 when he was recognized with Grade 4 Glioblastoma in 2024. Actor Sam Swainsbury arrange a GoFundMe after the household launched the marketing campaign to assist Jonathan entry specialist remedy.
Jonathan and his associate, Tracy Martin, have been each compelled to desert their jobs and transfer from London to Wigan with their two younger kids to reside along with her mother and father after his prognosis.
On the GoFundMe, Tracy opened up about how the household’s heartbreaking ordeal following Jonathan’s prognosis.
She wrote: “Two months after that, the outcomes of an MRI introduced our world crashing down. Our sensible Jonathan, at solely 35 years previous, was recognized with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma – an especially aggressive and incurable mind most cancers.”
Jonathan underwent surgical procedure, chemotherapy and radiotherapy to assist struggle the illness, however later scans revealed the tumour had grown a lot that it was inoperable.
In January, Sam introduced that Jonathan had handed away on Boxing Day.
Jonathan Clough died aged 37 from a mind tumour (Picture: Channel 4)
In a put up on Instagram, Sam wrote: “Jonathan Clough. Thanks to everybody who donated to, shared and commented on Jonathan’s GoFundMe web page. The assistance and assist that poured out was overwhelming. It made an ENORMOUS distinction. And opened up so many doorways that have been beforehand locked shut.
“He noticed his daughter’s first day in school. He then made it to her first play. He then made it to Christmas. He then sadly handed on Boxing Day. He fought for each final second. He exceeded all expectations. He was extraordinary.”
Sam added: “I haven’t got many extra phrases than that. I nonetheless cannot imagine it. However thanks [heartbreak emoji].”
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Former Strictly Come Dancing skilled Kevin Clifton paid an emotional tribute to Jonathan, who served as a producer on the BBC present from 2017 to 2019.
He penned: “An incredible buddy, an incredible man, an incredible father and a heck of a fighter for his superb household. I’ll miss you endlessly [heartbroken emoji].”
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