Ed Sheeran pays his respects to Jamal Edwards: “There will never be anything close to what he is”

Jamal Edwards while presenting at the BAFTAs following the SB.TV founder’s death last month.The entrepreneur passed away on February 20 aged 31, with mother Brenda confirming he had died following a “sudden illness”. Tributes subsequently poured in from the world of culture and beyond.During last night’s (March 13) BAFTA ceremony, Oscar-winner Kaluuya walked on stage to present the Best Actress in a Leading Role trophy.He then told the gathered audience: “Eternal life to Jamal Edwards,” leading to cheers from the crowd.SB.TV was known for helping to launch the careers of a number of successful artists, including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Dave.Sheeran recently shared his own tribute to Edwards a few days after his passing, posting a photo of himself with the late founder.“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 said.

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.

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.'

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.

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

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.

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”.

Jamal Edwards, an icon in the British music industry and member of the British Empire (MBE), has sadly died at just 31 years old on Sunday. Edwards was a multifaceted talent who grew famous as a YouTube pioneer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. His mother Brenda Edwards announced the tragic news via a statement shared to her daytime talk show Loose Women. In the emotional message, Brenda noted that her son died after contracting a “sudden illness,” explaining:

Jamal Edwards’ final Instagram post was a tribute to friend Ed Sheeran on his birthday, referring to the singer as a “brother”. Music pioneer Jamal, who was the founder of music platform SBTV, passed away at the age of 31 on Sunday following a “sudden illness”.The entrepreneur founded the SBTV platform on YouTube in 2006 when he was just 15 and supported artists such as Dave, Stormzy, Jessie J and Ed Sheeran before they became mega-stars.

Jamal Edwards in West London tonight (February 21). Get full details of the event below.The influential British author, broadcaster, DJ and founder of SB.TV passed away yesterday (February 20) aged just 31.His death was confirmed by representatives of Edwards’ media company to the BBC following reports on social media that the entrepreneur died unexpectedly on Sunday morning.

Prince Charles has paid tribute to Jamal Edwards, calling him an “inspiration”, following the music pioneer's death age 31. Jamal Edwards was the founder of music platform SBTV and also was a supporter of many charity causes, working with the Prince’s Trust as a youth ambassador. Stars across the entertainment industry have paid tribute to the entrepreneur, who helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Dave and Jessie J.