Jane McDonald makes touching move as she closes emotional chapter

Not only is Jane McDonald one of the most glamorous women in showbusiness, but she has also shown just how generous she is.

The singer recently donated five of her gorgeous showgirl dresses to Wakefield Hospice to raise funds at a charity auction. The numbers include a striking sequinned purple item, alongside two dazzling gold dresses.

Wakefield Hospice shared online: "We would like to say a big thank you to our fabulous supporter and advocate Jane McDonald who has kindly donated these five stunning performance dresses to auction off in aid of Wakefield Hospice."

They added: "Capturing the glamour, shine and energy Jane brings to every performance, each piece is a true reflection of Jane's spirit on stage. Visit our eBay page to find out more, make your bid and for your chance to own a piece of Jane McDonald history. Auction live until 7pm, 1st November 2026."

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Wakefield Hospice holds a special place in Jane's heart, with the facility looking after her late fiancé, Eddie Rothe, until he passed away from lung cancer in 2021.

Jane McDonald's grief over Eddie

Eddie was 67 at the time of his death, and coronavirus restrictions meant that Jane was unable to give him the "big tribute" she wanted.

She subsequently dedicated her 2024 tour to Eddie, telling MailOnline: "It's not a mournful thing. I haven't had a chance to celebrate his life, so here it is. I had 13 amazing years with that man. I think I had the best of him. I'm glad I was privileged enough to have that time. I should be grateful for that."

Speaking to HELLO! in 2024 about how she coped after Eddie's death, Jane said: "It's the biggest shock ever because your life completely changes. You have to rebuild and I was very grateful that I had another life besides Ed. My career was still going on and my friends were there."

Reflecting on the lessons she has taken from it, Jane admitted: "I've learnt nothing really, there's no way of dealing with it. You just have to rebuild [your life] in the best way you can. For me, that's going out and seeing my fans again and saying to those who have gone through the same as me, I know what you're feeling."

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Earlier this year, Jane was asked whether she could write music about her late partner, prompting her to reply: "I couldn't write about Ed, no.

"So I was glad that the collaborators came in and helped me do that, because then I was able to not only do it for me, but for everybody else. What you have to remember is, you've joined a club, there's a lot of us out there."

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She added: "So now when I'm on stage, I don't sing it about me, I sing it for everybody else's partners. So, that's the way I get through everything."