Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer, Afrosport reports.
The Irishman, who owned Jordan Grand Prix from 1991 to 2005, passed away early on Thursday morning.
Jordan revealed last year he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder and prostate cancer, which spread to his spine and pelvis.
A family statement 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.”
The Jordan family statement continued: “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.”
We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan.
With his inexhaustible energy he always knew how to make people smile, remaining genuine and brilliant at all times.
Eddie has been a protagonist of an era of F1 and he will be deeply missed.
In this moment… pic.twitter.com/ggf1ww9kmq
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 20, 2025
Jordan Grand Prix entered 250 F1 races and recorded four wins, 19 podiums, two pole positions and two fastest laps.
Jordan later became a TV broadcaster, working with BBC Sport and Channel 4.
He also brokered the deal for famed F1 designer Adrian Newey’s move from Red Bull to Aston Martin last year.
Earlier this year, Jordan led a consortium to buy London Irish Rugby Club out of administration. He was also a former shareholder at Scottish giants Celtic.
