Emotional moment Loose Women star Brenda Edwards sings Whitney Houston at son Jamal’s vigil

paid an emotional tribute to Jamal Edwards during his concert at London’s O2 arena, telling the audience the SBTV founder was ‘the reason I’m standing in front of you guys here today’. The rapper, 23, paused his show at the 20,000-capacity venue on Monday night to deliver a speech hailing the work of the music entrepreneur, who died from a ‘sudden illness’ last month aged 31. Edwards, son of Loose Woman panellist Brenda Edwards, was also credited with helping to launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran and Jessie J through his influential YouTube channel.

Dave paused to pay tribute to his late friend and mentor Jamal Edwards, who died earlier this month at the age of 31.Though no specific cause of death has been formally confirmed, friends of Edwards have claimed (via Metro) that the influential British author, broadcaster, DJ and founder of SB.TV passed away from a heart attack. In a statement, his mother said Edwards had succumbed to a “sudden illness”.Dave was one of the many artists Edwards championed before his mainstream breakout, as he told fans at the O2: “Jamal Edwards is the reason I’m standing in front of you guys here today.

Kevin Costner is remembering his late The Bodyguard co-star Whitney Houston.

Judi Love has opened up about her friend Brenda Edwards' loss in her latest column for OK! saying that all she and the rest of Brenda's Loose Women co-stars can do is rally around her. Brenda's son, Jamal Edwards, passed away last week aged just 31, and the showbiz and music world reacted with shock. Judi said: "Brenda, all we can do is be here for you and (your daughter) Tanisha in whatever capacity you need." Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

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Kevin Costner has paid fresh tribute to Whitney Houston as he reflected on her death at the SAG Awards.The actor starred in the hit 1992 film alongside the late singer, who passed away in 2012, playing the titular bodyguard to Houston’s character Rachel Marron.Speaking on the SAG red carpet last night (February 27), Costner was asked about how he keeps the late star’s spirit alive 10 years after her death.“When movies are working at their very best, they’re about moments and images that you’ll never ever forget,” he told People.Referring to Houston’s hit cover of Dolly Parton‘s ‘I Will Always Love You’, the star continued: “I don’t think we’ll ever forget when that little song came out, that she just blew up. She sang the first part of it a cappella and musically the world was never the same.“We have a moment of her in that movie we’ll never ever forget that and I think that when movies are working at their best, that’s what can happen.”Houston passed away on February 11, 2012 after accidentally drowning in a bathtub following a drug overdose.The Bodyguard became a huge hit when it was released, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time in 1992, while its soundtrack still holds the record for the biggest-selling soundtrack of all time.

Kevin Costner is looking back on his sweet friendship with the late Whitney Houston.

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Loose Women panellist Gloria Hunniford has sent her love and support to co-star Brenda Edwards following the tragic death of her son Jamal Edwards. Gloria, who lost her daughter Caron Keating to breast cancer in 2004, appeared on the ITV lunchtime show for the first time since the sad news broke that Jamal had lost his life aged 31.The 81 year old used the opportunity to send her condolences to Brenda, 52.

JAMAL Edwards admitted going to bed every night worrying he wouldn't live to see another day - years before his untimely death at 31. After being plagued by tragedies throughout his life, the music mogul - who launched the careers of Ed Sheeran and Jessie J - feared he wouldn't live long enough to see his work finished.

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.

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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 broken his silence over Jamal Edwards' death as the devastated singer called him "my brother". The pop star took to social media with a snap of himself with the late star - who died suddenly "from a heart attack" aged 31 last week. Ed, 31, had been yet to comment on the tragic death - despite Jamal launching the singer's career with SBTV.

Ed Sheeran has paid his respects Jamal Edwards following the late SB.TV founder’s death earlier this week.Edwards died aged 31 on Sunday (February 20). His mother, Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards, later confirmed that Jamal had died from a “sudden illness”.His SB.TV channel helped to launch the careers of artists like Sheeran, Dave and Jessie J.While tributes poured in from the likes of Dave, George The Poet and AJ Tracey following Edwards’ death, Sheeran stayed silent until now.Writing on his Instagram page tonight (February 23) alongside a picture of Edwards with Sheeran, the singer-songwriter said: “I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say. Jamal is my brother.

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.

Ed Sheeran was reportedly spotted offering his support to grieving mum Brenda Edwards and paying tribute to his late friend Jamal Edwards at the vigil to remember to music mogul in West London Tuesday evening. The Shivers hitmaker and his wife Cherry Seaborn were said to be in attendance to pay their respects to the music star, who helped a number of aspiring singers achieve their dream when he set up SBTV. Jamal and Ed became firm friends early on in the singer-songwriter's career, with Ed's music taking off due to his friend Jamal's efforts to get him exposure on the airwaves.

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

ED Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn joined hundreds of mourners in West London last night as he paid tribute to Jamal Edwards. Jamal went out of his way to help Ed when he was starting out in his career - with the Joker and The Queen singer regularly appearing on SBTV.

Brenda Edwards has paid a sweet tribute to her late son Jamal Edwards with a never-seen-before family snap.The beautiful picture sees the Loose Women star laughing whilst taking part in a photo shoot with Jamal and his sister Tanisha. It’s the first time Brenda has returned to social media since her son’s tragic death on 20 February. Jamal, who had an MBE, died unexpectedly at the age of 31.The music pioneer and YouTuber was best known for founding youth broadcasting and film production company SB.TV.

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 during last night’s (February 22) Champions League game against Lille.Edwards passed away on Sunday morning (February 20) at the age of 31. His mother Brenda confirmed that he died “after a sudden illness” and said that she was “completely devastated” by her son’s death.Edwards was a big Chelsea supporter, and the club were among those to pay tribute to him as news of his death broke on Sunday.“We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jamal Edwards,” Chelsea wrote in a tweet.