Erin Jayne Plummer’s latest post on Instagram before her death showed the TV presenter enjoying a business trip to New Zealand after a two-year Covid lockout.
Erin Jayne Plummer’s latest post on Instagram before her death showed the TV presenter enjoying a business trip to New Zealand after a two-year Covid lockout.
“TV shoot in Takapuna NZ,” the 42-year-old wrote on April 22. “Very fun on set and great to travel again. Cut!”
The photos showed the Study 10 and a TVSN presenter on set with a TV sales team in Auckland, in a warehouse with the crew of her latest news shoot and a beach in the North Shore suburb of Takapuna where she worked.
Plummer, who had been a well-known face on Australian television screens for decades, died “suddenly” late last week, leaving behind a husband and three young daughters.
The cause of his death has not been revealed, but a Facebook page created by friends included the phone number of the crisis support and suicide prevention organization Lifeline.
“Rest in peace, sympathy for all,” a fan commented in his post.
“RIP precious soul,” wrote another.
“How sad for his family,” said a third.
Friends gathered at Freshwater Beach Wednesday morning to pay their respects to the television personality.
Dozens of them were seen together in the sand as the sun rose, and attendees were encouraged to bring “red frogs and a cheap cup of BP coffee, things they loved.”
The Freshwater Surf Club chaplain was also present to offer support and comfort to “everyone who needs it”.
Plummer was known for her TVSN commercials and also appeared regularly on both Today Extra i Study 10.
Study 10 Hosts Sarah Harris and Angela Bishop on Monday announced the death of their roommate in a tribute.
Harris described her as a “magnificent human inside and out,” who told viewers that the show had “lost some shine” as a result of her death.
“The weekend, Study 10 We lost some shine with our friend and commercial presenter Erin Jayne who died suddenly, “Harris said.
“For two decades, Erin Jayne has been a friendly, familiar face on Australian television, for much of that she has been brightening up our mornings with her bustling personality and megawatt smile.
“Erin was just a gorgeous human inside and out, and if it weren’t for television, Erin Jayne might have had a sporting career.
“He represented Australia in synchronized swimming and even surfing to save lives.
“There is no doubt that Erin Jayne was a great winner and certainly a mother gold medalist for her three daughters. We will miss your sun around the Erin Jayne studio, and all of us who are here we are sending a lot of love and strength to his family “.
Bishop revealed that Plummer’s career began when she was “ripped from a Sydney beach to star in an international tourism campaign.”
It was then one of the faces of Oz aerobic stylewhich was seen by 40 million people worldwide.
The fact was shared by Plummer with the program in 2016 when it hosted a special Oz aerobic style reunion.
Plummer also played host to MTV, Guest TVTVSN, Fully active TV, The morning show and Channel 10 Sport for the Nutri-Grain Ironman series.
He has appeared in advertisements for SunRice, Gatorade, Sony Wega, Razzamatazz, Australian Tourism, Allens Lollies and Subaru.
Plummer had a degree in journalism and previously worked as an editor for Horwitz magazines. During the 2000 Olympics he was the press briefing specialist for the Sydney Olympics Organizing Committee at the Aquatic Center.
As an athlete, he represented Australia in saving the lives of surfers and synchronized swimming.
On Tuesday, Today Extra hosts David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys also paid tribute to their colleague.
“For those of you who have been watching our show for many years, I would recognize advertising presenter Erin Jayne Plummer,” Campbell said.
“Unfortunately, yesterday we heard the news that Erin Jayne had died, and she was just a nice person and a friend of many of our colleagues here at Today Extra. We just want to send our thoughts to your family and friends and show them some love and support at this very, very sad time. “
A visibly emotional Jeffreys added: “Much love to her husband and children, and may she now rest in peace.”
Friends have been paying tribute to Plummer, who lived on the beaches of northern Sydney, on a special Facebook page, sharing photos and precious memories.
“This group was created to share our fond memories of a lost angel too soon. All our hearts have been touched by Erin Jayne’s relentless passion and energy, so feel free to post photos, share stories or just being connected, ”posted the organizer of the page.
“I love you dear Ez, always party life eating red frogs and drinking hot milk,” wrote another.
Another added: “EJ was unique. He cared, thoughtful, loved his family and his girls were his world. As part of his advertising world … we will never be the same again.
“The red frogs, the unpolitical ones [sic] right conversations, funny stories we all shared (going on tour stays on tour). I love you EJ … see you in paradise. We will all get there someday. I’m so sad you have to go so soon. “
Others shared beautiful photos of Mrs. Plummer over the years, including one of her in a mermaid dress, as well as pictures of her school days and clips of her air appearances.
In the meantime, a GoFundMe page has also been set up to raise money for Mrs. Plummer’s family.
The fundraiser has now raised more than $ 24,000 with hundreds of donations, including $ 10,000 from Australian TV entrepreneur Harry Michaels.
– With Brooke Rolfe and Alexis Carey