Condolences pour in for celebrity chef Jenny Morris

Renowned chef and cookbook author Jenny Morris is shattered after her husband, David Morris, died on Tuesday evening.

Taking to Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday, the From the Heart with Jenny Morris host broke the news.

She wrote: “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved husband, David Morris, shortly before midnight on 13th July 2021.”

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved Husband, David Morris, shortly before midnight on 13th July 2021.

In the audio clip, Morris set the record straight about her health following reports that she was fighting for her life in hospital.

“Hi everyone, I do have Covid, but I’m not fighting for my life and was never at one point fighting for my life. I’d been blessed, it’s not very pleasant but am certainly not fighting for my life.”

She and her husband were admitted to Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town.

Just a bit of an update on the health of Jenny and David Morris.

Please continue keeping both Jenny, David and all those currently recovering from Covid in your prayers

Issued by: Wingman Communications pic.twitter.com/xh721VRgkb

— Jenny Morris® (@JennyMorrisChef) July 3, 2021

A few days later, Morris updated her followers that she was recovering well, and asked for prayers for her husband.

“Quick health update: I’m doing so much better … Thank God David is still under the caring hands of the doctors. Heart is a little better… kidney a little better and infection markers are a little better…. MY HEART is singing… I shall pray all night long no matter how small the better is I’m praying for every single little bit of better ” shared Morris.

The celebrated chef thanked everyone for their messages of support and asked for privacy during these trying times.

“Please respect mine and my family’s privacy at this time, I will not be responding to messages or phone calls,” added Morris.

Message of condolences have been pouring for the Morris family.

“Heartfelt condolences on your significant loss, Jenny and Family. May you be strengthened and comforted as you #RIPDavidMorris,” wrote Louise Cloete.

Heartfelt condolences on your significant loss, Jenny and Family.
May you be strengthened and comforted as you grieve#RIPDavidMorris

— Louise Cloete (@yakyak51) July 14, 2021

Sincere condolences to you and your family… May his soul rest in peace

— Warrick Stride (@WarrickStride) July 14, 2021

OMG Listening to your show on a Thursday morning, there was never a time where hubby was not mentioned or his presence felt in your kitchen or your voice
MHSRIP

— Lesley Adams-Ketile (@TholeCalibrate) July 14, 2021

-IOL

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