GB News presenter Bev Turner has paid tribute to former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan, sharing personal memories of the motorsport legend who died today aged 76.
She recalled a memorable encounter that was "a little awkward" with Jordan in his motorhome, where he proudly showcased his drumming skills.
Jordan passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20 March 2025, according to a family statement released today.
He was 76 years old and had been battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.
Bev Turner, who used to work as an F1 sports presenter, said on GB News: "He had the most extraordinary life. He always had his family with him.
"He was very outspoken, I remember being sat in a motorhome with him one day when I was working there, and he said, come and watch.
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"He played the drums. He's a very, very good drummer. He was in a band and he said, come and watch this video of me.
"We sat there in his motorhome and he kind of forced me to watch. I think it was a DVD at the time of him playing in a band, and it went on and on.
"Now it was a little awkward, let me tell you, but that was sort of his charm. He was kind of unaware of how he might have come across when you sat there, and he was genuinely so proud of being a musician.
"He was more like he was more proud of being a drummer and a musician than he was of being a motorsport.
"Any opportunity on the Formula One circuit, when somebody would put together a band on one of the music events, Eddie Jordan would always appear with these drumsticks and play the drums.
Last year, the Irishman revealed he had been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer which had spread to his spine and pelvis.
"EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went," the family statement read.
"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."
Jordan founded his Formula 1 team, Jordan Grand Prix, in 1991 and remained at the helm until 2005.
The Dublin-born entrepreneur achieved rare success as an independent team owner in the highly competitive world of Formula 1.
After his stint as team owner, Jordan continued to be involved in F1 as a broadcaster, first for the BBC and later for Channel 4.
His legacy in Formula 1 extends beyond his team's achievements, with many drivers getting their first opportunities in the sport through Jordan Grand Prix.
His charismatic presence and business acumen made him a respected figure throughout the motorsport world.
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She recalled a memorable encounter that was "a little awkward" with Jordan in his motorhome, where he proudly showcased his drumming skills.
Jordan passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20 March 2025, according to a family statement released today.
He was 76 years old and had been battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.
Bev Turner, who used to work as an F1 sports presenter, said on GB News: "He had the most extraordinary life. He always had his family with him.
"He was very outspoken, I remember being sat in a motorhome with him one day when I was working there, and he said, come and watch.
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"He played the drums. He's a very, very good drummer. He was in a band and he said, come and watch this video of me.
"We sat there in his motorhome and he kind of forced me to watch. I think it was a DVD at the time of him playing in a band, and it went on and on.
"Now it was a little awkward, let me tell you, but that was sort of his charm. He was kind of unaware of how he might have come across when you sat there, and he was genuinely so proud of being a musician.
"He was more like he was more proud of being a drummer and a musician than he was of being a motorsport.
"Any opportunity on the Formula One circuit, when somebody would put together a band on one of the music events, Eddie Jordan would always appear with these drumsticks and play the drums.
Last year, the Irishman revealed he had been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer which had spread to his spine and pelvis.
"EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went," the family statement read.
"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."
Jordan founded his Formula 1 team, Jordan Grand Prix, in 1991 and remained at the helm until 2005.
The Dublin-born entrepreneur achieved rare success as an independent team owner in the highly competitive world of Formula 1.
After his stint as team owner, Jordan continued to be involved in F1 as a broadcaster, first for the BBC and later for Channel 4.
His legacy in Formula 1 extends beyond his team's achievements, with many drivers getting their first opportunities in the sport through Jordan Grand Prix.
His charismatic presence and business acumen made him a respected figure throughout the motorsport world.
Find Out More...