Jane McDonald Reflects on Love, Loss, and Moving Forward

Jane McDonald has faced major personal losses in recent years. She lost her mother in 2018 and her long-term partner, Eddie Rothe, in 2021 to lung cancer.

Now 62 and set to turn 63 in early April, she credits music with helping her through grief. Jane McDonald reflects on love and loss while moving forward with her life and career.

Work and new projects

Last year she filmed the Channel 5 adventure series From Pole to Pole. The show took her to Antarctica, Brazil, Italy and Svalbard in northern Norway.

She has recorded a country album in Nashville called Living The Dream. A two-part documentary about the region and the album’s creation will accompany the release.

Personal life and memories

McDonald was in a relationship with Eddie Rothe for more than a decade. She says he encouraged her career and gave her space to work.

She keeps reminders of her loved ones close. She wears her late mother’s wedding ring and carries a photo of her mother and Ed at all times.

How music helped

Music has been a constant throughout her life. She credits it with sustaining her during dark periods.

She has admitted that work often came first in past relationships. She says she appreciated a partner who supported that dedication.

Social life and habits

Despite an on-screen party persona, she describes herself as a light drinker. She usually limits herself to one or two glasses of wine.

Her social gatherings are deliberately short. Friends typically meet from about 3:30pm and wrap up by 8pm.

Filmogaz.com will follow her album release and documentary as more details emerge. Fans can expect new music and further television appearances.