What Happened to Harry Jowsey’s Dad? All About the ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ Star’s Family
What To Know
- Harry Jowsey’s father, Paul Jowsey, died in December 2024.
- Harry is the youngest of five siblings, with one brother and four older half-sisters, and his mother, Melanie, was Paul’s second wife.
- Harry is heading down the aisle in his new series, Let’s Marry Harry.
With Harry Jowsey‘s wedding on the horizon, it’s about time we get to know the reality star‘s family.
Let’s Marry Harry is set to premiere on August 5, with the finale dropping on August 12. The series — which is bound to fill the The Bachelor-shaped hole in your heart — follows Harry’s journey to the altar, from meeting his 20 finacées for the first time to tying the knot with The One.
Along the way, fans will get to know his Confidants, ex-girlfriend Georgia Hassarati and friends Amanda Kloots and Sonny Henty, who are devoted to helping him find love. For the first time, the series also gives a window into Harry’s family life in Australia and New Zealand, as he grieves his late father, Paul Jowsey, who died in December 2024.
Scroll to find out everything we know about Harry Jowsey’s family, including how his dad passed and more.
Who was Harry Jowsey’s dad?
Harry’s dad was an artist named Paul Jowsey. Paul was from Yappoon, New Zealand. He died when he was 70 years old. On Almost Adulting in 2021, Harry shared a window into their relationship, revealing, “I think my dad’s got many really, really good characteristics. He’s again my biggest idol when it comes to business and his mind in that sense and how hard he hustled to get to where he has.”
On December 4, 2024, Harry posted that his dad had died with photos of his younger years, writing, “Love you Dad, I miss you. I’ll catch you on the other side.”
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What happened to Harry Jowsey’s dad?
In an interview with Harry, Us Weekly revealed that Paul died through elective medical assistance. The outlet wrote, “After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, the patriarch of the Jowsey family was told he only had a few months to live and elected to pursue medically assisted dying in New Zealand.”
Who is Harry Jowsey’s mom?
Harry’s mom, Melanie, was Paul’s second wife. They got married in 1995 in Perth, Australia. Harry told Us Weekly, “Their love was the funniest, and having those final moments with [my dad] and talking about my mum and love was special.” Losing his father made him realize, “Holy s**t. I gotta be serious about this, because I would hate to lose my mum and not have someone.” Paul’s first wife was Nadia Smith.
Who are Harry Jowsey’s siblings?
Harry has a brother and four older half-sisters from his dad’s first marriage. He is the youngest of his five siblings: Rose, Sara, Monique, Alice, and Charlie, whose ages range from 51 to about 30. Heading into Let’s Marry Harry, our leading lad is 29 years old. Harry is also an uncle, as most of his siblings have kids of their own. Harry is currently not on speaking terms with his brother.
Let’s Marry Harry, Season 1, Episodes 1-7, August 5, Netflix
Let’s Marry Harry, Season 1, Episode 8, August 12, Netflix
