EJ Osborne: BBC’s Money For Nothing presenter dies aged 45

EJ Osborne, who presented BBC series Money For Nothing, has died at the age of 45.

Tributes have poured in on social media after his wife Anne-Marie confirmed the sad news on his Instagram account.

She explained that EJ had spent the “last three and a bit weeks” at Dorothy House Hospice near Bath, Somerset.

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22.02.1975 – 21.09.2020 An inexpressible loss envelopes us, so for now some photos that show our infinite love. Good night my love. EJ spent the last three and a bit weeks of his life being cared for by the wonderful women at Dorothy House hospice. I was with him every day and was blown away by their compassion, resilience and kindness. I know he felt so cared for and safe and I will never forget Ella, Jemima, Gemma, Mandz, Clare, Trish, Irish Helen, Scottish Helen, Andrea and so many, many more for whom it was clear it was not just a job. Real life wonder women. Dorothy House is a charity so if any of you can, please donate to them. I really cannot imagine how we would have managed without them. Feel free to share your memories of EJ. Me and Orla and the swan would love to see any photos you all have of his many beautiful makes that have made their way out into the world too. #EJ Osborne #hatchetandbear @ej_osborne

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What did Anne-Marie say about EJ Osborne?

She wrote: “An inexpressible loss envelopes us, so for now some photos that show our infinite love. Good night my love.

“EJ spent the last three and a bit weeks of his life being cared for by the wonderful women at Dorothy House hospice.

“I was with him every day and was blown away by their compassion, resilience and kindness.”

She added: “I know he felt so cared for and safe and I will never forget Ella, Jemima, Gemma, Mandz, Clare, Trish, Irish Helen, Scottish Helen, Andrea and so many, many more for whom it was clear it was not just a job.

“Real life wonder women.

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“Dorothy House is a charity so if any of you can, please donate to them.

“I really cannot imagine how we would have managed without them.”

Tributes have poured in for EJ, including from his Money For Nothing co-star Sarah Moore.

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What did Sarah say about EJ Osborne?

She wrote on Instagram: “All of the @monfornothing team were devastated to hear the news that the fantastic, inspiring, chuckling and talented member of our TV family @hatchetandbear has passed away.

“I join with all of the team, our artisans, production crew, directors, executives, viewers and friends in sending our love and respect to his family.”

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She continued: “He touched us deeply with his obvious lust for life, energy and commitment.

“He sent me this picture last year whilst holidaying.

“Anne-Marie, his wife, asks that we share our pictures so I’m posting this here as I think EJ looks so happy.”

Sarah added: “Rest in peace and purple sequins my friend. See you on the other side.”

EJ leaves behind a young daughter called Orla.

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