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Lorna Luxe moves into new rental after husband's death and flood

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  • Lorna Luxe moved into a new rental home after her husband John Andrews died from cancer and a flood forced them out of Ghost House.
  • John Andrews' cancer battle included remission, a return spreading to his brain, organ failure, sepsis, and his death in February after spending Christmas with Lorna.
  • Lorna Luxe faces emotional struggles, safety rules from John, and an unexpected move, while settling into a new rental designed by the same architects as Ghost House.

Lorna Luxe, 43, has relocated to a new rental property, marking a significant personal transition after the loss of her husband John Andrews, who died from stage four adrenal cancer. Multiple reports indicate that the couple had been living in another rental for the last year after being displaced from their home, and Lorna Luxe told her followers she had to leave that previous rental unexpectedly, though the specific reason remains unclear. According to Lorna Luxe, she expressed that John would be proud of her for sorting this house, describing the process as an absolute nightmare but noting that she and her dog Kev-Bear are very happy there and it is nicer than the old rental they were in.

Lorna Luxe and John Andrews previously resided in the £2.5 million Ghost House, which they purchased in 2023. The property is a 5,000 sq ft exposed concrete structure entered through a black reflecting pool, with the entire first floor serving as the main bedroom, all concrete with an en suite that only Lorna used, and featuring a cinema room. Their life in this distinctive home was disrupted when they had to vacate Ghost House last year due to a flood, the cause of which has not been disclosed, and they previously moved out in 2025 while extensive renovations took place, though the specific renovations and reasons for the delay until at least August are unknown.

John would be so proud of me for sorting this house. It's been an absolute nightmare, but me and Kev Bear [their dog] are very happy here and it's nicer than the old rental we were in.

Lorna Luxe, Influencer

The flood necessitated their departure from Ghost House, leading to a period of displacement that coincided with John Andrews' health struggles. After a period of remission, John Andrews' cancer returned the following year, spreading to his brain, and he was rushed back to hospital with organ failure following a complication with his chemotherapy and fell ill with sepsis shortly before Christmas. Lorna Luxe was told to prepare for the worst, but John Andrews was home in time to spend Christmas Day with her before his death in February.

In her first interview since John's passing, Lorna Luxe reflected on their lavish life and addressed their choice not to have children, revealing emotional struggles. Last month, Lorna Luxe struggled to hold back tears while preparing to revisit Ghost House, highlighting the ongoing grief and challenges she faces. According to Daily Mail - Home, Lorna Luxe described that she has always been part of a partnership but now has big decisions to make alone, underscoring the adjustment to life without her husband.

I've whacked all my stuff in storage so it's a bit disorientating for Kev-bear. We moved in with a suitcase of clothes, a corkscrew and a kettle... I hadn't anticipated having to move out of our last place so this has all been a bit stressful but you know what, John would be so proud that I pulled it off and found me and Bear an even better gaff to 'temporarily' call home.

Lorna Luxe, Influencer

Before his death, John Andrews gave Lorna Luxe a list of rules to ensure her safety after he died, including not wearing the 15ct engagement ring he bought her. Lorna Luxe has the engagement ring stored away in another property for safekeeping because John did not want her to be a target, though the exact full set of rules he provided has not been detailed. This precaution reflects the concerns John had for her well-being in his absence, adding a layer of complexity to her new circumstances.

Lorna Luxe's move from the previous rental was unexpected, as she told her followers she had to leave that place, though the reasons for this sudden departure are not specified. She described the move as stressful, noting that she had not anticipated having to move out of their last place, but she managed to find a better temporary home. According to Lorna Luxe, she whacked all her stuff in storage so it is a bit disorientating for Kev-bear, and they moved in with a suitcase of clothes, a corkscrew and a kettle, emphasizing the makeshift nature of the transition.

John would love it, because he loved this house. It was designed by the same guy who designed our Ghost House so its got that nice feel about it.

Lorna Luxe, Influencer

The new rental home, located just down the road from where she and John lived, features an incredible kitchen and glass hallways with a stunning view of surrounding trees. Designed to look invisible, it is a single storey home arranged as a cluster of seven individual pods scattered across the site, joined by glazed corridors. Lorna Luxe revealed that the new rental was also designed by BPN Architects, the team behind Ghost House, and she showed off the modern home with glass walls and chic furnishings, noting that John would love it because he loved this house and it was designed by the same guy who designed their Ghost House so it has that nice feel about it.

Lorna Luxe has settled into the new rental with her dog Kev-Bear, bringing a sense of stability after a tumultuous period. With 1.8 million followers, she continues to share aspects of her life, though the current status of her considerations about having children or freezing her eggs remains uncertain. According to Daily Mail - Home, Lorna Luxe described that over the past couple of years she had asked John if they should do something about having children, but then he got ill, and recently she was asking her Botox provider if she should freeze her eggs, indicating ongoing reflections on family planning.

Over the past couple of years I’d say, 'Do you think we should have done something about that? Shall we go and get me checked out?' But then John got ill… I don’t dwell on what might have been, but just recently I was asking the guy who does my Botox if I should freeze my eggs.

Lorna Luxe, Influencer

Lorna Luxe cannot return to Ghost House because it will not be finished until at least August, as multiple reports indicate, delaying her potential reunion with the property. The renovation timeline extends the period of temporary living, adding to the challenges she faces in rebuilding her life. This delay means she must continue adapting to her new rental environment while awaiting the completion of her former home.

Lorna Luxe and John Andrews met when she was 25, during her eight-year stint as a flight attendant on Virgin Atlantic, and John gave up his career as a banker to build a brand with Lorna Luxe, racking up £300k worth of debt when they started. John Andrews had huge belief in Lorna Luxe and had no doubt she would become a success, a confidence that helped shape their partnership and business endeavors. Their relationship history underscores the deep bond they shared, which now informs Lorna's journey forward.

I’ve always been part of a partnership; now I’ve got these big decisions to make alone.

Lorna Luxe, Influencer

Lorna Luxe has revealed she was considering having children after John's death, reflecting on their past decisions and future possibilities. She explained that she and John tried for children when they first got married when she was 26, but when she did not get pregnant, she decided to focus on her career. This background adds context to her current reflections on motherhood and family, though her specific plans or actions regarding freezing eggs are not detailed.

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