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15.04.2022 / 22:45
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Ed Sheeran records tribute song and video for his late ‘brother’ Jamal Edwards
Ed Sheeran has recorded a song in honour of Jamal Edwards who died following a suspected heart attack in February at age 31. Thursday Ed is said to have spent time with music entrepreneur Edwards’ friends and family, including his mother, Loose Women presenter, Brenda Edwards and sister Tanisha, recording a music video for what is expected to be a touching ballad.The 31-year-old singer, who reportedly recorded the track in Soho, was also joined by Edwards’ friends Tom Felton, Jude Law’s son Rafferty Law, US musician Russ and UK rapper Big Narstie.A source told The Sun: ‘Ed looked in good spirits when he arrived but it was a sombre occasion and things got very emotional on set.‘Ed wanted to do something to celebrate Jamal’s incredible legacy because he was a huge part of his life.‘Brenda wore all black and had sunglasses on as she arrived.‘It was really brave of her to get involved after such a loss, but she knows how close Ed and Jamal were and so it felt poignant to be part of it.’When Edwards’ death was announced on February 20, Shape Of You singer Ed took to Instagram to post a tribute to him.He wrote: ‘Jamal is my brother.
