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Emma Wilson

Jamal Edwards candlelit vigil held in his hometown as heartbroken fans pay tribute

Heartbroken fans flocked to a candlelit vigil in west London to pay tribute to Jamal Edwards following news of his s hock death.

The SBTV founder died on Sunday morning at the age of 31, and his mother, Loose Women co-host Brenda Edwards, confirmed he had passed away following a “sudden illness”.

“It is with the deepest heartache that I can confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness,” she said in a statement.

“Myself, his sister Tanisha and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the centre of our world.”

On Monday night, a large group of fans gathered around a mural of Jamal on Acton High Street, which was recently erected, to console each other after his shock passing.

The mural of Jamal in Acton was surrounded by heartbroken fans on Monday night (PA)
The SBTV founder grew up in Acton, and passed away on Sunday morning (PA)

Back in December, he shared a photo of the mural in Acton, and posted a picture on Instagram of Shiver hitmaker Ed posing beside it.

“Took my brother Ed @teddysphotos to visit my mural in the ends! #Acton – thanks for the support as always family,” Jamal wrote.

Videos shared on social media show people consoling each other at the vigil, as well as rapping freestyle in honour of Jamal.

He was credited with helping to launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Dave and Jessie J (Getty Images)

Jamal was credited with helping launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Dave and Jessie J on his online music platform SBTV, and tributes flooded in for the inspirational entrepreneur.

Domino hitmaker Jessie took to Instagram to share an emotional post dedicated to Jamal, as she told her followers her heart was broken.

“Your light Your ideas Your love for your Mum and your sister Your work ethic Your dedication to making a difference not just in this industry but in this world Your laugh Your laugh Your care for every person you met was unmatched,” Jessie wrote.

“But your friendship… Phew. That’s why my heart is broken. We had plans bro. I can’t believe this is real. I love you @jamaledwards.”

He was even praised by royalty, as the official Twitter page for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall shared a tribute to the grime star.

“Thinking of the family of Jamal Edwards today. His work in music but also as an ambassador for a new generation, including his work for The Prince's Trust, were an inspiration to so many,” the post read.

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