Jill Stewart, the wife of Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International Adam Stewart, has passed away. Adam shared the announcement on Saturday to his social media.
From the moment we received her terrible diagnosis a little more than a year ago, Jill was certain she wanted to share her journey, our family’s journey, wherever it led. Opening herself to this community was brave and generous. Just like Jill.
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She remained deeply touched by your words of comfort and she hoped her story would serve to impact and protect others in the pursuit of prevention.
Time with the ones you love is what life is all about. Jill believed this to her core and told us so time and time again. She fought harder than anything I have ever seen and never ever gave up. Hers will forever be a story of courage, strength, and grace. We are shattered to begin this new journey without her but the love she left us will be our guide.
To our beautiful Jilly, you taught us the true meaning of selfless love and we will love you forever.
On behalf of my family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking part in our story. Your support and encouragement have been one of the most sacred things we have ever experienced. We are deeply aware and forever grateful for your time. It is everything.
The sad news has led to an outpouring of support from Jamaica, where Sandals Resorts was founded and is based today, and beyond.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness took to Twitter on Saturday to express his condolences. He shared:
“I extend my deepest condolences & prayers. We mourn the loss of a remarkable woman whose selfless love touched the lives of so many. May Jill’s memory forever inspire us to embrace life fully, to love unconditionally, & to cherish every precious moment with our loved ones.
Her story will forever be etched in our hearts as a testament to her courage, grace, and resilience. We grieve with you, and we are here to provide comfort, strength, and solace in the face of your immense loss.
Adam (@AdamStewart), words cannot adequately convey the depth of our sadness and the pain we feel for your loss. The passing of your beloved wife, Jill, is a devastating blow that has left us all with a profound sense of grief.”
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett also expressed his condolences.
Bartlett recalled that, “The love they shared and the care that [Adam] offered is so powerful and strong that it makes the real point about how true love and marriage ought to be. Even in this moment of pain, for that quintessential role he played as husband and father.”
“The entire tourism family and my own family offer deep condolences as we hold up Adam in prayerful support during this difficult hour. May Jill’s soul rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon her,” the Minister said.
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