Jess Hurrell, a British influencer and interior design expert, has passed away at the age of 42 after an eight-year battle with cancer. Hurrell, who had a following of over 94,000 on Instagram, was known for her positive energy and strength, even in the face of her illness. Her family shared the news of her passing on Instagram, expressing their love and admiration for her resilience.
Hurrell’s family described her as a beacon of positivity, even while dealing with her illness. They noted that many people were unaware of her battle with cancer, as she continued to live her life with a smile and a skip in her step. Her family expressed their heartbreak at her passing, but also their gratitude for the time they had with her.
The London-based influencer had built a loyal following on Instagram by sharing her home transformations, lifestyle content, family vacations, and at-home recipes. Her followers admired her for her creativity and her ability to find joy in the everyday.
Hurrell is survived by her husband, David, and their two children, Rafferty and Nellie. The couple, who had been together for 25 years, met in school and dated for 11 years before tying the knot in 2011. David shared a touching tribute to his late wife on what would have been their 14th wedding anniversary, expressing his gratitude for the years they had together.
Before becoming a well-known internet personality, Hurrell worked as a journalist for a national newspaper. She left her journalism career after the birth of her children, focusing on raising her family. She shared in a blog post a decade ago that she had moved on to the “decidedly more wholesome job of raising my two little humans.”
Hurrell’s passion for interior design led her to launch her blog, Gold Is A Neutral. Through her blog and her Instagram account, she continued to inspire her followers with her creativity and her positive outlook on life, even in the face of adversity.