Equine Artist Caroline Towning Dies at 42, Leaving Heartbroken Partner Jeremy Rainbird

On November 18, 2025, it was reported that Sharon Horgan's ex-husband Jeremy Rainbird is grieving the sudden passing of his new girlfriend, Caroline Towning. Caroline, a 42-year-old celebrated equine artist and former managing director of Blacks private members' club in London's Soho, died in a hospital in Mexico, where she had been living with Jeremy.

Jeremy, 52, who has two teenage daughters with his ex-wife Sharon, shared an emotional tribute to Caroline on social media, referring to her by the nickname 'Pony' that she had acquired due to her love of horses. He wrote, "Beautiful Pony, the brightest shining light. Forever in my heart."

The couple's relationship had only been revealed last week, with friends describing it as 'tumultuous'. However, they had been sharing affectionate photos on social media from recent holidays in Los Angeles, Nevada, and Mykonos. Caroline and Jeremy were also co-directors of a fashion label, Maison Rockman, which is set to launch next spring.

In the months leading up to her passing, Caroline had been open about her personal struggles, writing online about inner 'darkness' and saying she 'would rather sit in pain and create [art] than choose happiness'. Jeremy's whirlwind romance with Sharon Horgan had previously inspired her hit Channel 4 comedy series, Catastrophe, which explored the chaos of modern relationships.