After the couple split in 2002, Jane rekindled her relationship with Eddie and became engaged to him in 2008, over Christmas. Jane wrote of her engagement to Eddie in her autobiography, when she penned: 'Suddenly, Ed cleared his throat and put his hand in his pocket.

Is Jane McDonald still with Ed?

Announcing the news of her fiancé's death, a post on Jane's social media accounts read: "It is with immense sadness that we share the news that Jane's beloved life partner, Ed, passed away on Friday 26th March.

Has Jane McDonald's partner Ed passed away?

He died last month after a battle with lung cancer. Jane McDonald has returned to social media following the death of her partner Eddie Rothe. The much-loved singer revealed that her partner had died following a battle with lung cancer at the end of March.