The Dublin-native sadly passed away on Thursday aged 33, just days after the couple celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary
Niamh Cullen and Jamie Gill the night before their Italian wedding(Image: Instagram)
The funeral details have been announced for Niamh Cullen’s husband Jamie Gill who died following a battle with cancer at age 33.
Jamie sadly passed away on Thursday, only days after the couple celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary.
Niamh announced the tragic news on Saturday as she shared a video on social media of the couple dancing, saying it reflected the “unconditional love, fun and laughter” they shared.
“The unimaginable has happened. Our worst nightmare,” she wrote alongside the video.
“My beautiful husband has been taken from us. The light of my life. I was the luckiest to be loved and adored by you Jamie. I love you endlessly, not just now, but eternally.”
Jamie Gill sadly passed away on Thursday following a brave cancer battle
The tragic announcement came just weeks after Niamh shared the news of her husband Jamie’s cancer diagnosis, Irish Mirror reports.
The popular influencer and her partner, who have been together for over eight years, wed in Italy on Friday November 8, 2024, with Jamie falling ill just three days into their marriage.
Jamie’s family have now shared details of his funeral mass, saying that “our lives will never be the same”.
Niamh Cullen and husband Jamie on their wedding day(Image: Anouska)
A death notice shared on RIP.ie stated that Jamei passed away on Thursday “surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.
“Our lives will never be the same at the untimely loss of a loving husband, cherished son and a fantastic brother,” the notice adds.
“Deeply missed by his wife Niamh, mother Barbara, father Hugh, brothers and best friends Hugh and Daniel, mother-in-law Geraldine, father-in-law James, brother-in-law Jack, sisters-in-law Grace, Gill and Hannah, godson Hughy, goddaughter Emily, niece Sadie, Jamie’s godparents Moya and Roderick, uncles and aunts, cousins and extended family and an amazing circle of friends and neighbours, work colleagues in Media Central and Google.”
Jamie will be lie in repose in his parents’ home in Dublin from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday.
Removal to the Church, St. Vincent De Paul, Griffith Avenue, Tuesday morning for 11:30 Funeral Mass, with burial immediately afterwards to Balgriffin Cemetery.
Tributes have poured in for the Dublin native, who worked as a strategist at Google and co-founded Swim Club, a sea swimming apparel business with his brother Dan in 2021.
In a message shared online, one mourner said: “I’m terribly sorry and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jamie. He was such a bright, fun, and energetic personality anytime I met him, and someone I genuinely enjoyed getting to know and chatting with. All my thoughts and prayers are with his family, his close friends, and everyone who loved him. Jamie will be truly missed.”
Another person added: “To Niamh and all the Gills/Cullen families, I am so sorry to hear the devastating news of Jamie’s passing. From a very young age in Mount temple everyone could tell Jamie was a true gent and always had time for everyone. May he Rest in peace.”
A third person said: “My heartfelt condolences to Jamie’s family and friends. I have fond memories of teaching sailing in SDC with Jamie in Summer 2010. He was extremely kind to everyone and had time to chat with everyone. You could tell he made people feel comfortable which is such a gift. The youngsters thought he was the nicest and most fun instructor. May his kind soul rest in peace.”
While a fourth added: “Deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Jamie. I am sincerely sorry to hear of this unimaginable loss. I had the great pleasure of teaching Jamie over the years and he always stood out as a warm and charismatic young man that everyone wanted to be around. May his light shine brightly through those around him.”
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