Erin Jayne Plummer’s daughters have delivered an emotional tribute at the Studio 10 star’s funeral this morning.
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Plummer took her own life last month at age 42. She is survived by her three daughters and husband. The 42-year-old was best known professionally for regularly hosting advertorials on Studio 10 and the shopping channel TVSN.
Friends and families gathered at the Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and the Dee Why RSL to pay their respects to Plummer.
“Each day that passes I still don’t believe that she’s gone,” Plummer’s 15-year-old daughter said.
“That a family of three girls will grow up without our mum. This is the thought I can’t seem to get over.
“Mum was loved by everyone. She was selfless and gave her everything to take my sisters and I to 40 activities each week.
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“She brought so much light to the world that we didn’t realise her heart was in so much pain.”
Plummer’s youngest daughter delivered a similarly touching and heartbreaking eulogy.
“My mum was the best person ever. I will always love you dearly mum,” she said.
“I can’t say much because she was so awesome and amazing. You were the key of the whole galaxy and world and all of the country to me.
“My favourite three things I liked doing with mum was going on a morning walk, having lots of hugs and kisses and cooking because once we were cooking and I spilt flour all over the table and I didn’t get in trouble,” she said.
“Me and my mum are such a great team. Her beautiful eyes shimmering in the sun was always so cool.
“I will never ever forget about my mum. I love her so much that I am even crying at my school.”
Shortly after the TV host’s death, a Facebook page was set up in her memory that included the phone number of crisis support and suicide prevention organisation Lifeline.
The late star’s husband Alan delivered a powerful message at the funeral, saying that Plummer’s legacy will live on through her daughters.
“To me and the girls you weren’t just a TV presenter, you were the best TV presenter,” he said. “I’ll never forget your selfless devotion to our three angels. Since you’ve left us there are some things I want you to know.
“I want you to know we’ve had the mattresses laid out together and we’ve all been sleeping together.
“I wanted you to know how I see your legacy living on forever through our three angels.
“I hope you’re in heaven forever, eating your red frogs.”
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