Influencer Lorna Luxe, 43, posted a tearful Instagram tribute marking her first Valentine's Day since her husband John Andrews' death earlier this week. The 64-year-old had been diagnosed with adrenal cancer in 2024, and Lorna described Saturday as "the hardest" day she has faced since his passing.
Emotional Social Media Post on Valentine's Day
While other couples celebrated the romantic holiday, Lorna shared her heartbreak in a moving Instagram upload. She included an image of the couple sharing a kiss with the caption: "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides and I think I got to experience that." The influencer announced she would be taking a temporary step back from social media but emphasized she would still be reading all messages of support from her followers.
Pre-Planned Valentine's Cards from Beyond
In the days leading up to Valentine's Day, Lorna revealed a touching discovery that brought her some comfort. She received a package addressed to John containing three cards he had prepared before his death. One featured a cartoon man sitting on a toilet with the caption: "Happy Valentine's. This was me picking this card." Another showed John's face morphed onto Cupid's body with "Be mine, Valentine," while a third transformed Lorna into the Mona Lisa with "You're a work of art."
Lorna commented on the sweet gesture, saying: "I've been opening mail and this big envelope addressed to John arrived a couple of weeks ago, so I opened it. Legendary behaviour here John, it was the chuckle I needed."
Announcing John's Death Earlier This Week
The Valentine's Day tribute followed Lorna's initial announcement of her husband's death earlier in the week. In a heartfelt Instagram update, she wrote: "My beautiful, brave John died yesterday. I am heartbroken. We were together to the very end, at home, in our own bed and holding hands which is exactly what he wanted."
She shared details of their final conversation: "The last conversation we had I asked him how he was feeling and he replied 'rough but in love' and that was so him, to the point and choosing to put aside his fears to make me feel cherished and loved."
Gratitude for Caregivers and Family Support
Lorna expressed deep appreciation for the medical care John received during his final days. She specifically thanked district nurses who visited daily, mentioning Anna as his favorite nurse whose kindness "was beyond, she was a real life angel." She also credited her mother for providing crucial support, saying: "We couldn't have had those last few days together at home without that care and my mum who has been with us keeping me strong when I needed to stay strong for John."
The influencer concluded her tribute with a poignant message: "John you are a class act and I will love you forever." The emotional updates come as Lorna navigates her first Valentine's Day without her husband of many years, sharing both her grief and the touching memories that continue to bring her comfort.
