Jamal Edwards dead: Youtube pioneer and UK music trailblazer was 31

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JAMAL Edwards admitted going to bed every night worrying he wouldn't live to see another day - years before his untimely death at 31. After being plagued by tragedies throughout his life, the music mogul - who launched the careers of Ed Sheeran and Jessie J - feared he wouldn't live long enough to see his work finished.

Ed Sheeran has shared a heartfelt tribute to the late music entrepreneur and SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, following his death aged 31. Edwards died on 20 February following a “sudden illness”.

Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to his "brother" Jamal Edwards after his tragic death aged just 31. Jamal died after a "sudden illness" over the weekend, his devastated mum has confirmed. "I haven't posted anything coz I can't find the words," Ed wrote, adding.

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Ed Sheeran has paid a heartfelt tribute to close friend Jamal Edwards following his shock death on Sunday. The music entrepreneur was one of the main people responsible to launch Ed's incredible career in music.MORE: Brenda Edwards breaks silence to share beautiful photo with son Jamal EdwardsJamal, who founded SBTV, was 31 when he passed away from a sudden illness, leaving his family and fans devastated.

Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, revealing in a heartbreaking social media post he 'would not be here without him.'

Instagram on Wednesday night, he found the courage to speak."I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say" he penned solemnly."Jamal is my brother. His light shone so bright."He only used it to illuminate others and never asked for anything in return."A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos)He went on: "A star’s light shines for millions of years after they go, and his will continue to light up every dark moment, we are all witnessing his power."I would not be here without him, professionally and personally."There will never be anything close to what he is, but I’m so grateful to have existed within his orbit.

Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to Jamal Edwards, describing the late SBTV founder as a ‘brother’ and saying he would ‘not be here without him’.Edwards, who launched many careers with SBTV, including Ed’s, died this week at the age of 31 following a sudden illness.Sharing an old photo of the pair of them, Ed, 31, wrote: ‘I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say. ‘Jamal is my brother.

ED Sheeran has broken his silence over Jamal Edwards' death as the devastated singer called him "my brother". The pop star took to social media with a snap of himself with the late star - who died suddenly "from a heart attack" aged 31 last week. Ed, 31, had been yet to comment on the tragic death - despite Jamal launching the singer's career with SBTV.

Ed Sheeran has paid his respects Jamal Edwards following the late SB.TV founder’s death earlier this week.Edwards died aged 31 on Sunday (February 20). His mother, Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards, later confirmed that Jamal had died from a “sudden illness”.His SB.TV channel helped to launch the careers of artists like Sheeran, Dave and Jessie J.While tributes poured in from the likes of Dave, George The Poet and AJ Tracey following Edwards’ death, Sheeran stayed silent until now.Writing on his Instagram page tonight (February 23) alongside a picture of Edwards with Sheeran, the singer-songwriter said: “I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say. Jamal is my brother.

Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to Jamal Edwards and described how 'he would not be here without him professionally and personally'.The Shape of You hitmaker, 31, who was reportedly spotted offering his support to grieving mum Brenda Edwards at the vigil to remember the music mogul in West London Tuesday evening, took to Instagram to share touching words with his 37.1million followers. Ed posted a photograph with the SB.TV founder, who died on Sunday 20 aged 31, with the pair both wearing matching grey hoodies printed with 'The Grime University'. The singer-songwriter penned: "I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say.

Ed Sheeran was reportedly spotted offering his support to grieving mum Brenda Edwards and paying tribute to his late friend Jamal Edwards at the vigil to remember to music mogul in West London Tuesday evening. The Shivers hitmaker and his wife Cherry Seaborn were said to be in attendance to pay their respects to the music star, who helped a number of aspiring singers achieve their dream when he set up SBTV. Jamal and Ed became firm friends early on in the singer-songwriter's career, with Ed's music taking off due to his friend Jamal's efforts to get him exposure on the airwaves.

Singer and TV presenter Brenda Edwards has posted a family photo of her and her late son Jamal, who tragically died aged 31.

ED Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn joined hundreds of mourners in West London last night as he paid tribute to Jamal Edwards. Jamal went out of his way to help Ed when he was starting out in his career - with the Joker and The Queen singer regularly appearing on SBTV.

Brenda Edwards took to her Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon to share two beautiful photos with her late son Jamal Edwards.MORE: Christine Lampard and Ruth Langsford left 'devastated' as they rally round Brenda EdwardsThe music entrepreneur, who founded SBTV and helped launch the careers of artists like Dave, Skepta and Ed Sheeran, was 31 when he passed away on Sunday from a sudden illness, leaving his family and fans devastated.WATCH: Brenda Edwards sings at a vigil for her son Jamal The side-by-side images showed the doting mum with both of her children, Jamal and Tanisha, during a glamourous photoshoot. The Loose Women simply put a heart emoji in the caption.MORE: Brenda Edwards sings at son Jamal's vigil in heartbreaking momentMORE: Prince Charles pays heartfelt tribute to music entrepreneur Jamal EdwardsFollowers were quick to comment, with one writing: "Beautiful memories [heart emoji] so sorry for your loss." Another remarked: "Sending you and your family so much love." A third post read: "So sorry for your loss."After the news of Jamal's death was confirmed, Brenda released a heartbreaking statement via ITV which read: "It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness."Myself, his sister Tanish and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated.

Jamal Edwards was a pioneering British music figure whose YouTube channel SBTV was influential in promoting emerging rappers and singers such as Ed Sheeran and Stormzy.  Jamal Edwards was an influential music entrepreneur who started the online music platform SBTV on YouTube in 2006 when he was a teenager.

THIS is the heart-wrenching moment Jamal Edwards's mum sings Whitney Houston's The Greatest Love of All to hushed crowds at his candlelit vigil. Loose Women star Brenda sang to mourners: "Learning to love yourself - it is the greatest love of all," following her music pioneer's sudden death on Sunday. Jamal Edwards MBE, 31, died from a heart attack - he was the man behind YouTube sensation SBTV, which helped to launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, and Stormzy.

his mother after coming home late from a DJ set, a friend has claimed. Celebrity tributes have flooded social media after the YouTube star and founder of SBTV died, aged 31, at the weekend. His cause of death was not initially revealed but his mother, Loose Women star Brenda Edwards, released a statement putting it down to a “short illness”.

Loose Women returned to our screens today following an emotional show dedicated to Jamal Edwards.

Brenda Edwards has been seen for the first time since her son Jamal Edwards' sudden death over the weekend, as she joined mourners at a vigil in his memory. The Loose Women panellist and mum-of-two, 52, channelled her grief into a heart-wrenching rendition of Whitney Houston's Greatest Love Of All at the vigil, which took place in front of a mural of the music entrepreneur in West London. Jamal, who sadly died of a short illness at the age of 31, set up SBTV, a platform which helped to launch stars including Ed Sheeran and Jessie J.