SHOCKING: Carol Kirkwood’s Ex-Husband, Jimmy Kirkwood, Passes Away at 63
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Jimmy Kirkwood, the former husband of BBC Breakfast presenter Carol Kirkwood, has passed away at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. Fans and friends have been quick to send their condolences as the news spreads.
Carol, who married property developer Jimmy in 1990, divorced him in 2008 after 18 years of marriage. During their time together, the couple did not have any children. Sources close to the family say that while Carol has always been extremely private about her personal life, this news has left her in a state of shock.
Jimmy, not to be confused with the former Northern Ireland field hockey player of the same name, lived a relatively quiet life following his divorce. After their split, Carol returned to the BBC in 1993 as a freelance presenter, while Jimmy continued his work in property development.
Carol Kirkwood remarried in December 2023 to Steve Randall in a private Buckinghamshire ceremony. Steve, a former policeman, has a daughter from a previous relationship, and the couple had been together since 2021 before their engagement in 2022.
Although Carol has not posted any updates on social media, a family insider revealed to the press that she immediately boarded a plane to her ex-husband’s hometown to pay her respects. This action has sparked curiosity among fans about Carol’s true emotions and shows that she still holds deep respect and care for her former family during this moment of grief.
Social media is abuzz as fans discuss this unexpected move, highlighting Carol’s dedication to both her past and her privacy — and now, all eyes are on her every step during this deeply personal moment.
