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BBC Breakfast halted for 'really sad' announcement as stars pay tribute to Eddie Jordan


BBC Breakfast presenters Nina Warhurst, Ben Thompson and Mke Bushell halted the live show to pay a moving tribute to Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan, who has died aged 76

BBC Breakfast presenters paid a heartfelt tribute to Eddie Jordan following the announcement of his tragic death on Thursday (March 20). The former Formula 1 team owner and TV pundit had passed away earlier that morning at the age of 76, after being diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that had spread to his spine and pelvis. A statement from his family 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.

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