America's Got Talent star Nightbirde and SB.TV founder Jamal Edwards passed away.READ: AGT's Nightbirde's family shares heartbreaking statement with bedside videoSimon was close with Nightbirde after she competed on AGT, even awarding her his golden buzzer that put her straight through to the semi-final.
On Tuesday, the 62-year-old paid tribute to both acts on his Instagram feed in separate posts. In his post for Jamal, he shared a photo of the late star and wrote: "I had the pleasure of meeting Jamal.
He was an extraordinarily talented young man, so ambitious, a real entrepreneur and had a natural gift for talent.WATCH: Simon Cowell gives Nightbirde his Golden Buzzer"I was so very sorry to hear about his passing.
I'm sending my love to his family. Rest in peace, Jamal. Much love, Simon."SEE: Brenda Edwards sings at son Jamal's vigil in heartbreaking momentREAD: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan breaks silence on heartbreaking deathAnd paying tribute to Nightbirde, he penned: "Heart breaking news to hear about Nightbirde, she was an extraordinary person, so brave, so talented."She made a huge impact on AGT and the world, her courage was incredible and her determination to fight this terrible illness was remarkable.
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