John Barrowman MBE

🔞Actor: Arrow, Doctor Who Torchwood, Legends of Tomorrow, Flash, Reign, Desperate Housewives, UK Entertainment Shows BBC 12&3 Channel 4&5, BBC Scotland etc.

[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

This is our Mum’s official obituary with information about her Celebration of Life service and charity details in lieu of sending flowers. Links will be in my bio. The cremation will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd, and the Celebration of Life service will take place on June 8th at 12 noon Pacific Time (8pm UK time). The service will be live streamed on both Youtube and Facebook for those who cannot attend in person.

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[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

It is with a very heavy and broken heart that I share with you all that my beautiful mum Marion Barrowman, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening, surrounded by love, exactly the way she wanted.
Scott and I were still on a plane when we received the news. My dad was holding her hand as she took her last breath, my brother was by her side, and my sister had just spent precious weeks with them before saying goodbye over the phone. Although I wasn’t there for the exact moment she passed, when I arrived home I lay beside her in bed, talked to her, and softly sang our little song in her ear. While our hearts are shattered, we are grateful she left this world in her own bed, in comfort, with people she loved around her.
Many of you knew my mum through the stories I’ve shared over the years, and many of you met her on tour, at conventions, at shows, or proudly standing beside the stage watching me perform. She absolutely adored all of it. She loved the sparkle, the laughter, the music, and especially all of you. Nothing made her happier than seeing joy around the people she loved.
My mum was truly one of a kind — full of love, laughter, mischief, glamour, and kindness. She was always dressed to the nines, never without her hair done, makeup perfect, and a bit of bling sparkling somewhere. I always say I am my mother’s son because she gave me my voice, my love of performing, my sense of humour, and my joy for life.
She fiercely loved her family — my dad, her soulmate and husband of 74 years, my brother and sister, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren — and she embraced Scott as a son from the very beginning. She was also one of the biggest advocates for love and equality you could ever meet. When Scott and I married in Cardiff and someone warned there could be protests, my mum simply said, “Let them try — I’ll batter them with my Chanel handbag.”
That was Marion. Strong, funny, loving, glamorous, and unforgettable.
For the last two and a half years, Scott and I had the privilege of caring for both my mum and dad in our home. It wasn’t always easy, but it was one of the greatest honours of my life to help make her final years joyful, safe, comfortable, and full of love.
We also could not have done this without her incredible nurse and caregiver, Maria, who cared for my mum with such compassion, dignity, and devotion every single day. Maria made sure she was always comfortable, cared for, and still felt like herself right to the very end, and our family will be forever grateful to her. We are also deeply grateful to the wonderful hospice team who supported us with such kindness, care, and compassion during her final week.
To say I am devastated is an understatement. Losing your mum changes the world completely. My dad has lost the love of his life, and our family has lost its heart. But what I will hold onto forever is her laughter, her warmth, her sparkle, and the incredible love she gave so freely to everyone around her.
Because of this loss, and so I can be with my family during this incredibly difficult time, I have had to cancel upcoming appearances and shows. I know so many of you will understand, and I thank you all for the love, kindness, and support you’ve already shown us.
My mum loved life. She loved people. She loved laughter. And she loved all of you for loving me.
Marion Butler Barrowman
July 13, 1934 – May 24, 2026
Love always,
John & Scott ❤️

[Siân Walters 🎭 @CaptainsCariad]

A fabulous evening of song with @JohnBarrowman last night 🎶✨ #mylifeinmusicals Some real musical gems

[Gemma Cheesley @gemma_cheesley]

Show number 3 in London last night of @JohnBarrowman's amazing tour, 'My Life in Musicals'
Still to this day after 21 years of being a fan, I always become starstruck when I see him, but one thing I love seeing is the amount of smiles he always creates.
John is just amazing 🥰

[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

Hello from Wales

[satyronmars.bsky.social @SatyrOnMars]

but they do. like at every gay bar.

[Marco Foster @MarcoFoster_]

“Van Jones, go fuck yourself”

Michael Fanone: “Van Jones went on CNN last night and argued January 6th insurrectionists shouldn’t receive any of Donald Trump’s slush fund. Not because they stormed the Capitol on 1/6 and not because they beat the shit out of law enforcement officers, but because there’s other people who are more deserving. You can’t even make this shit up. Van Jones, go fuck yourself”

[Simon Figueira @figgy1978]

Great show last night @JohnBarrowman at @FarehamLive Looking great and sounding amazing.

If you missed it then book for @KingsTheatre Theatre Royal Portsmouth in October
When you making your t-shirts for your 2 bears?

[Jessica Heart of Hearts @jessconsider]

@JohnBarrowman Thank you for your amazing Fareham show and your encouraging words to an aspiring actress afterwards.

[kaiden parish 🏳️‍🌈 he/him 🏳️‍⚧️🌈🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🇬🇧 @KarolanneParis2]

@JohnBarrowman had a lovely time tonight the show was brilliant hope you like your presents was really happy to manage to speak to you more this time than last time looking forward to seeing you again and another meet and greet in September at Poole

[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

No @KellyBlackx I’m just not taking people’s shit anymore. I am joyful and happy and defending myself.

[Kelly ♡ @KellyBlackx]

@JohnBarrowman @BigBadDalek You’ve turned onto a bitter old man!

[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY @cher you are a Legend!

[Elaine Paige @elaine_paige]

My new single 'Only A Lifetime' written by @finneas, taken from my forthcoming album 'Miscellaneous Paige,' is released on @MusicWestway this Friday 22nd May. You can pre-save the single here: https://t.co/rpQ9LqUFPN

[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

Interesting how Russia came away from China with trade deal after trade deal. Trump after his visit….. nothing absolutely nothing, despite telling Xi he is prepared to cave in over Taiwan.

[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

Why don’t you do your homework and keep quite about something you know nothing about.

[Vuckov @colonelblobby]

@JohnBarrowman @BigBadDalek Why would you pick on him and not every newspaper who published the allegations?

[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

@whowells2000 can you send me the screen shot please?

[John Barrowman MBE @JohnBarrowman]

Hey @BigBadDalek fuck off and get a life. Slander can be costly.