Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle praised the charismatic ex-racer, saying: “RIP my friend. Condolences to each and every one of your lovely family.
“What a character. What a rock star. What a racer. So many drivers owe you so much, you gave us our chances and believed in us.”
And former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone said: “I am very, very sad because Eddie was a special guy.
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“Tell me which team principal today is like him. You can’t give me one because there isn’t one. They don’t make them like that now. We will never replace him in Formula One.”
Sir Keir Starmer also paid tribute, with a Number 10 spokesman adding: “I think everyone has been shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan. The Prime Minister’s thoughts are with his family at such a difficult time.
“We've seen some incredibly touching tributes today, which have made clear the huge impact that Eddie had on the sport.”
The Irishman had fought a battle with bladder and prostate cancer.
His family confirmed the sad news with a statement yesterday, saying he died with his loved ones by his bedside at his home in Cape Town, South Africa, almost a year on from his cancer diagnosis.
He had confirmed last December that the disease had spread “aggressively” to his spine and pelvis.
Former Top Gear presenters also paid tribute yesterday. Chris Evans said: “He was encouraging us all to get checked because we do know that various forms of cancer, the majority of forms of cancer, are now eminently curable if you catch them early enough — prostate cancer being one. Eddie sang from the hymn sheet that says, ‘Live life as deeply as you can every single day’.”
Rory Reid said: “Rest easy, Eddie Jordan. You always had time for me from day one, from racing boats off the coast of Monte Carlo, to trying to get me to freestyle rap whi...
“What a character. What a rock star. What a racer. So many drivers owe you so much, you gave us our chances and believed in us.”
And former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone said: “I am very, very sad because Eddie was a special guy.
Impact
“Tell me which team principal today is like him. You can’t give me one because there isn’t one. They don’t make them like that now. We will never replace him in Formula One.”
Sir Keir Starmer also paid tribute, with a Number 10 spokesman adding: “I think everyone has been shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan. The Prime Minister’s thoughts are with his family at such a difficult time.
“We've seen some incredibly touching tributes today, which have made clear the huge impact that Eddie had on the sport.”
The Irishman had fought a battle with bladder and prostate cancer.
His family confirmed the sad news with a statement yesterday, saying he died with his loved ones by his bedside at his home in Cape Town, South Africa, almost a year on from his cancer diagnosis.
He had confirmed last December that the disease had spread “aggressively” to his spine and pelvis.
Former Top Gear presenters also paid tribute yesterday. Chris Evans said: “He was encouraging us all to get checked because we do know that various forms of cancer, the majority of forms of cancer, are now eminently curable if you catch them early enough — prostate cancer being one. Eddie sang from the hymn sheet that says, ‘Live life as deeply as you can every single day’.”
Rory Reid said: “Rest easy, Eddie Jordan. You always had time for me from day one, from racing boats off the coast of Monte Carlo, to trying to get me to freestyle rap whi...
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