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Beloved YouTube star Donna Jordan, known for her quilting tutorials, has died. Her husband, Matt Jordan, interrupted her latest video to share the tragic news with her 706,000 subscribers. Donna, who had been battling an illness for several years, passed away on March 14 at the age of 67.
Donna was filming a tutorial on "drop diamond" quilt patterns when the video abruptly cut to Matt. He informed viewers, "Hi everyone. I'm Matt Jordan, and this video will end right here. Unfortunately, on March 14 at about 4:00 a.m., Donna passed away." He explained that her illness had worsened over the past three months, requiring more treatments.
Donna and Matt met at 16 and spent 51 years together, sharing a passion for quilting. They founded Jordan Fabrics, a successful family business. Matt expressed gratitude for the support from fans and assured them that the family would continue Donna's legacy by producing content.
Fans expressed their condolences in the comments, with many noting the impact Donna had on their lives. One fan wrote, "I cried for a lady I never met but felt like I knew from the many tutorials I have watched."
Donna's final video is currently trending on YouTube, highlighting the love and admiration she garnered from her community.