Condolences from the travel world and beyond are pouring in for Jill Stewart, the wife of Sandals Resorts executive chairman Adam Stewart, who died after a year-long battle with cancer. The Stewarts were married for 14 years and shared three children.

In a heartfelt message posted on social media on Saturday, Adam Stewart wrote: “It is almost unimaginable that it has come to this. Still, with unbearable grief and a broken heart, I let you know that my wife Jill, the love of my life, my best friend of 28 years, and mother of our three wonderful children passed away peacefully and surrounded by love.

“From the moment we received her terrible diagnosis a little more than a year ago, Jill was certain she wanted to share her journey, our family’s journey, wherever it led. Opening herself to this community was brave and generous. Just like Jill.

“She remained deeply touched by your words of comfort and she hoped her story would serve to impact and protect others in the pursuit of prevention.

“Time with the ones you love is what life is all about. Jill believed this to her core and told us so time and time again. She fought harder than anything I have ever seen and never ever gave up. Hers will forever be a story of courage, strength, and grace. We are shattered to begin this new journey without her but the love she left us will be our guide.

To our beautiful Jilly, you taught us the true meaning of selfless love and we will love you forever.

On behalf of my family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking part in our story. Your support and encouragement have been one of the most sacred things we have ever experienced. We are deeply aware and forever grateful for your time. It is everything.”

Angella Bennett, Canadian director of the Jamaica Tourist Board, wrote on Facebook: “Our JTB Canada team extends deepest condolences to the Stewart family and Sandals team. Jill’s journey was one of courage, faith, and love of family. Thank you, Adam, for sharing so openly her incredibly brave journey, as each post of her fight to live left us cheering and praying for her. RIP, warrior princess, your story will live on to encourage others.”

Messages can be sent to WithLove@JillStewartFamily.com.