Who was Erin Jayne Plummer and when did the TV star die?
ERIN Jayne Plummer was a beloved Australian television personality who tragically passed away at the age of 42 in 2022.
Her husband Alan was found dead at the family home in Sydney two years later in a suspected self-harm incident.
TV career
Erin's career in the entertainment industry spanned over two decades.
She was recognised for her engaging presence and bubbly personality.
Her versatility as a presenter was evident in her appearances on multiple networks and shows.
These include Studio 10, Today Extra, TVSN MTV, Guest TV, The Morning Show and Channel 10 Sport.
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Athletic achievements
Beyond her television career, Erin was also an accomplished athlete.
She represented Australia as a synchronised swimmer, competing in three world championships.
Erin also won an impressive 11 national titles.
Untimely passing
On May 22, 2022, Erin was just 42 when she tragically died from suicide.
Her death came after battling mental health issues, though specific details were not publicly disclosed.
Erin's sudden death shocked the Australian entertainment community and her fans.
Sarah Harris, her colleague at Studio 10, paid tribute to her on air, telling viewers: “We’ve got some really sad news to share this morning.
“Over the weekend, Studio 10 lost a bit of its sparkle with our friend and advertorial host Erin Jayne passing away suddenly.
“For two decades, Erin Jayne’s been a friendly and familiar face on Australian telly and for a lot of that, she’s been brightening up our mornings with her bubbly personality and mega-watt smile.
“Erin was just a gorgeous human inside and out, and if it wasn’t for TV, perhaps Erin may have had a sporting career.
“She represented Australia in synchronised swimming and even surf life saving, and there’s no question that Erin Jayne was a high achiever, and certainly a gold-medal mum to her three young girls.
“We’ll miss your sunshine around the studio, Erin Jayne, and all of us here are sending lots of love and strength to her family. You’ll be very missed.”
Tragic loss of Alan Plummer
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Erin's husband Alan Plummer died on November 12, 2024.
He was found dead at their family home in Freshwater, Sydney, in what has been described as a suspected self-harm incident.
The 49-year-old was the former director of a now-defunct company called Shine VIP Tours Australia PTY LTD.
Just two months before his death, the four-bedroom house he once lived with his late wife was sold at a private auction.
In a statement, a NSW Police Force spokesman said: “Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner regarding the death of a 49-year-old man at Freshwater on Saturday.”
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