F1 legend Eddie Jordan dies aged 76 after cancer battle
Eddie Jordan died in Cape Town on Thursday (PA) F1 legend Eddie Jordan has died aged 76 after suffering from cancer. Jordan was diagnosed with prostate and bladder cancer last year, which then spread to his spine and pelvis. A family statement released on Thursday morning read: ‘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. ‘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.’ Eddie Jordan joined F1 as team owner of ‘Jordan Grand Prix’ in 1991 (Getty) Speaking on his Formula For Success podcast in December, which he co-hosted with David Coulthard, Jordan said: ‘We’ve kind of alluded to it, David, over the shows. 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. And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man. Eddie Jordan ran his F1 team for 14 years (Getty) ‘But this is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this – don’t wait or put it off. ‘Go and get tested, because 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.’ Eddie Jordan returned to F1 as a pundit for BBC Sport in 2009 (Getty) Eddie Jordan revealed his cancer diagnosis on his podcast last December (Formula For Success) Jordan, who was born in Dublin, joined F1 as team owner of ‘Jordan Grand Prix’ in 1991. In his first F1 season, Jordan handed Michael Schumacher his debut for the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix but the German ended up joining rivals Benetton. Jordan has worked with several world-champion drivers during his career, including Damon Hill, Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna. After his F1 team was sold in 2005, Jordan returned to the sport in 2009 as a pundit for BBC Sport. He has also been a regular pundit on Sky Sports over the years. In 2012, Jordan was awarded an honorary OBE in recognition of his services to charity and motor racing. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
F1 legend Eddie Jordan has died aged 76 after suffering from cancer.
Jordan was diagnosed with prostate and bladder cancer last year, which then spread to his spine and pelvis.
A family statement released on Thursday morning read: ‘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.
‘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.’
Speaking on his Formula For Success podcast in December, which he co-hosted with David Coulthard, Jordan said: ‘We’ve kind of alluded to it, David, over the shows. 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. And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man.
‘But this is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this – don’t wait or put it off.
‘Go and get tested, because 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.’
Jordan, who was born in Dublin, joined F1 as team owner of ‘Jordan Grand Prix’ in 1991.
In his first F1 season, Jordan handed Michael Schumacher his debut for the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix but the German ended up joining rivals Benetton.
Jordan has worked with several world-champion drivers during his career, including Damon Hill, Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna.
After his F1 team was sold in 2005, Jordan returned to the sport in 2009 as a pundit for BBC Sport. He has also been a regular pundit on Sky Sports over the years.
In 2012, Jordan was awarded an honorary OBE in recognition of his services to charity and motor racing.
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