Loose Women star Brenda Edwards pays tribute to 'selfless' son Jamal at inquest into death

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Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has paid tribute to her "selfless" son Jamal Edwards at an inquest into his death today.The star, 53, released a heartbreaking statement at the inquest, which heard how the music mogul suffered a cardiac arrest after taking recreational drugs following a night out.It comes after Jamal's tragic death in February this year at his West London home.His heartbroken mum Brenda said in a statement: “Jamal was a beautiful and selfless person.“Since growing up with his family in Acton he made it his personal mission to open doors for others to walk through.“To help people through life, to love and to laugh.

And most importantly, to just make people happy," she added.She continued: “Jamal helped so many, working tirelessly to give a platform to people."His charitable work stretched near and far, from working at homeless shelters to giving back to his roots in St Vincent and the Grenadines.“We are so proud of everything Jamal achieved over the course of his 31 years and how he impacted others’ lives."We miss him so much," it ended.It comes as Assistant West London Coroner Ivor Collett ruled that the music star died after a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine and alcohol.She said: “Jamal had taken cocaine in sufficient quantity to cause an adverse reaction brought about by cocaine toxicity."This then caused cardiac arrhythmia which resulted in his death.”The inquest was told how the founder of SB.TV returned to his home in Acton, West London after playing a set in North London.It was then reported that he sat up drinking with his friend Nick Hopper, who was staying in the house at the time.Mr Hopper told how the music legend's behaviour became erratic and paranoid, with Jamal throwing things.