TV presenter Erin Jayne Plummer’s heartbreaking cause of death revealed

Bubbly blonde TV presenter Erin Jayne Plummer’s death shocked many – and her friends have now confirmed her heartbreaking cause of death.

It has been confirmed that TV presenter and infomercial host Erin Jayne Plummer died by suicide after a battle with mental illness.

Plummer, who was best known for her regular appearances on morning television, died suddenly late last week.

The Daily Mail reports that heartbroken friends of Plummer’s have since said they wish they could have done more to “help carry the weight of her pain.”

Plummer’s cause of death had not previously been public knowledge, however a Facebook page set up in her memory did include the phone number of crisis support and suicide prevention organisation Lifeline.

The 42-year-old leaves behind her husband and three young daughters.

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Erin Jayne Plummer was a familiar face to morning TV viewers.

Studio 10 paid tribute to Erin this week.

Friends are remembering her fun and bubbly personality.

Friends came together at Sydney’s Freshwater Beach on Wednesday morning to pay their respects to the much-loved TV personality.

Dozens were seen standing together on the sand as the sun rose, with attendees encouraged to bring “red frogs and a cup of cheap coffee from the BP, things she loved”.

The Freshwater Surf Club Chaplain was also in attendance to offer support and comfort to “anyone who needs it”.

Plummer was known for her advertorials on TVSN and also appeared regularly on both Today Extra and Studio 10.

Studio 10 hosts Sarah Harris and Angela Bishop announced their fellow presenter’s death on Monday in a heartfelt tribute.

Erin’s loved ones paid tribute with a sunrise memorial at Freshwater Beach on Wednesday. Picture: John Vaccaro/Facebook

She was described as a “gorgeous human inside and out” by Harris, who told viewers the program had “lost a little bit of sparkle” in the wake of her death.

“Over the weekend, Studio 10 lost a little bit of sparkle with our friend and advertorial host Erin Jayne passing away suddenly,” Harris said.

“For two decades, Erin Jayne has been a friendly and familiar face on Australian television, for a lot of that she’s been brightening up our mornings with her bubbly personality and megawatt smile.

“Erin was just a gorgeous human inside and out and if it wasn’t for TV, Erin Jayne perhaps might have had a sporting career.

Before her TV career Erin, pictured here in 2013, was an accomplished athlete.

Friends have been remembering Erin’s sporting achievements.

“She represented Australia in synchronised swimming and even surf life saving.

“There is no question Erin Jayne was a high achiever and certainly a gold medal mum to her three young girls. We’ll miss your sunshine around the studio Erin Jayne, and all of us here are sending lots of love and strength to her family.”

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page has also been created to raise money for Erin’s family.

The fundraiser has now raised more than $25,000 with well over 100 donations, including $10,000 from Australian TV entrepreneur Harry Michaels.