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Race Across World: Mom & Son's Double Tragedy Revealed
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Jackie Llewellyn's husband died instantly in a car crash.
- Her son James died by suicide 20 years after his father.
- Mother and son feel James's presence during the race.
During a stop on Celebrity Race Across The World in Panama, actor Dylan Llewellyn and his mother Jackie opened up about enduring a double tragedy. Jackie recounted how her first husband was killed by a driver just days before their son James was due to be born.
Two decades after his father's death, James tragically took his own life. Jackie described the profound impact of these losses, finding moments of peace and a sense of connection to her departed loved ones in serene natural settings.
Both Jackie and Dylan have spoken of James as a "guardian angel" who is with them on their journey. Their emotional revelations moved fellow contestants and viewers, highlighting their strength and the enduring bond of family through immense heartbreak.
