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

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mourning mom said in a Twitter statement. “Myself, his sister Tanisha and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated.

He was the center of our world.”Brenda, 52, continued in her emotional post, “As we come to terms with his passing we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss.

I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support. Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many. Our love for him lives on, his legacy lives on.

Long live Jamal Edwards MBE, MBA and PHD.”After the devastating death of Jamal, our thoughts are with Brenda today. She’s sent us this message: pic.twitter.com/EZWH3b5tcXJamal first earned recognition in 2006 as the founder of the only media platform SmokeyBarz TV (SBTV), which showcased emerging artists and helped launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Rita Ora and Skepta.Edwards’ final Instagram post on Friday was 31st birthday tribute to his “brother” Sheeran.