Singer Jane McDonald was devastated when she tragically lost her fiancé, Eddie Rothe, after he passed away from cancer back in 2021.

Cruise ship sensation Jane McDonald has opened up on her life after loss. The 61-year-old singer was devastated when she tragically lost her fiancé, Eddie Rothe, after he passed away from cancer back in 2021.

Speaking to Hello! Magazine earlier this month, as she launched her book Let the Light In, which was released in September of this year, the star shared how she tries to deal with the grief. She explained: “You have to rebuild and I was very grateful that I had another life besides Ed.

“My career was still going on and my friends were there.” Reflecting on the lessons she’s taken from it, Jane admitted: “I’ve learnt nothing really, there’s no way of dealing with it.

“You just have to rebuild [your life] in the best way you can. For me, that’s going out and seeing my fans again and saying to those who have gone through the same as me, I know what you’re feeling.”

The couple had been together for over 12 years and were engaged, but never married. Jane has previously said that she had an amazing relationship with Rothe and that she is content with her life without needing a man in it.

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Jane McDonald opened up on her grief (Image: ITV)

Jane has been cruising around the world for more than 30 years. Speaking to the Telegraph, when asked if she ever gets a bit bored and fed up of cruising, the singer replied: “Honestly, lovey, no.

“Even if I’m recording a show, as soon as I shut me front door that’s me on me holidays, you know?

“In fact, that’s the one thing I say to everybody: don’t take your problems on holiday. You saved a lot of money to go away, so why not have a bloody good time?”

Jane and Eddie were together for 12 years (Image: Getty)

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The TV star was recently inundated with support after making a career announcement, away from TV and cruising. The performer swapped telly for the theatre this festive season, as she is performed in Robin Hood at The London Palladium.

Taking on the role of Maid Marion in the Christmas pantomime, she starred opposite Julian Clary.

She also appeared alongside former Coronation Street actor Nigel Havers, Celebrity Big Brother star Marisha Wallace and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin.