'I was touched by his love for his fiancée': Stevie Jacobs and Lisa Wilkinson break down in tears as cancer patient, 22, dies just hours after he is interviewed on the Today show

  • Today show tried to make cancer patient's wish come true by funding wedding
  • But the 22-year-old died only hours after he was visited by host Stevie Jacobs
  • Mr Jacobs was visibly moved when he read a eulogy for the deceased man

By Anton Nilsson For Daily Mail Australia

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The Today show tried to make a cancer patient's wish come true by funding his wedding - but the 22-year-old died only hours after he was visited by host Stevie Jacobs. 

Mr Jacobs was visibly moved when he read a eulogy for the deceased man, Jordan Lorenzi, outside a Melbourne hospital in a segment aired Monday morning.

'I only got to meet this young man, who is extraordinary, for a short amount of time, but I was touched by his courage, his soul, and his pure love for his mum and his dad, and his fiancée,' Mr Jacobs said, his voice trembling.

The Today Show tried to make cancer patient Jordan Lorenzi's wish come true by funding his wedding - but the 22-year-old died only hours after he was visited by host Stevie Jacobs

The Today show tried to make a cancer patient's wish come true by funding his wedding - but the 22-year-old died only hours after he was visited by host Stevie Jacobs

Mr Jacobs was moved to tears when he read a eulogy for the deceased man, Jordan, outside a Melbourne hospital in a segment aired Monday morning

Mr Jacobs was moved to tears when he read a eulogy for the deceased man, Jordan, outside a Melbourne hospital in a segment aired Monday morning

Jordan and his fiancée Lenae wanted to get married as soon as possible, because they didn't know how long Jordan would be around

Jordan and his fiancée Lenae wanted to get married as soon as possible, because they didn't know how long Jordan would be around

'Sometimes the smallest moments leave the biggest impression.'

Mr Lorenzi and his fiancée Lenae Kaenear wanted to get married as soon as possible, because they didn't know how long Mr Lorenzi would be around, the couple told the Today show in an interview recorded Saturday.

'Just to be able to call her my wife,' Mr Lorenzi said from his bed at the John Fawkner Hospital.

The Today show donated $10,000 to Jordan's family and another $10,000 to be divided between the hospital and cancer researchers. Jordan is pictured in bed flanked by his parents and holding his fiancée's hand

The Today show donated $10,000 to Jordan's family and another $10,000 to be divided between the hospital and cancer researchers. Jordan is pictured in bed flanked by his parents and holding his fiancée's hand

Hearing Stevie Jacobs's eulogy from outside the hospital on Monday morning, anchors Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson seemed moved as well

Hearing Stevie Jacobs's eulogy from outside the hospital on Monday morning, anchors Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson seemed moved as well

The couple, who are from Avondale Heights, Victoria, received an envelope with $10,000 and two diamond rings from the Today crew. 

Still, there wasn't enough time to make their dream come true. 

Mr Lorenzi passed away early on Sunday morning, his parents told the Today show.

'At his family's request, we decided to run that segment in loving memory of Jordan,' Mr Jacobs said. 

'Also, his mum Diane wanted to highlight this terrible disease he was suffering from, Ewing's sarcoma.'

It was announced that the $10,000 would be donated to Mr Lorenzi's family instead.

And, in a generous gesture, the Today show matched that donation and promised $5,000 to the John Fawkner Hospital, and $5,000 to research into Ewing's sarcoma.  

EWING'S SARCOMA 

Ewing's sarcoma is a very rare cancer that appears as a solid tumour, most often in children and teens. 

Most cases occur between ages 10 and 20, and about one quarter occur before age 10. Only a small percentage of people with Ewing's sarcoma are older than 20. 

Ewing's sarcoma usually develops in the arms or legs. However, it can occur in the pelvis, ribs, spine, and, in rare cases, other bones or soft tissues.

When diagnosed, about a quarter of Ewing's sarcomas have spread (metastasised) to another part of the body.

Like other cancers, Ewing's sarcoma is caused by abnormal cells that multiply out of control. 

Source: Harvard Medical School 

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