Adam Deacon Pays Tribute To Jamal Edwards: 'He Always Gave Me Time'

Actor Adam Deacon is paying tribute to the late Jamal Edwards.

The British entrepreneur and SBTV founder was only 31 years old when he passed away. His cause of death has yet to be disclosed. He helped launch the careers of several artists, including “Bad Habits” singer Ed Sheeran and Jessie J.

Many took to social media to mourn his loss, including Deacon.

Deacon is a rapper, writer, and director, best known for playing  the lead in “Kidulthood” and the sequel “Adulthood.” He later made his directional debut in the film “Anuvahood,” which he also co-wrote. He won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2012 for his work.

After news of Edwards’ passing was made public on Sunday, Deacon took to Twitter to share a snap of the two sitting side by side.

Deacon tweeted, “Today I was on set when I found out the tragic news that my good friend Jamal Edwards had passed away and I’m honestly heartbroken. Jamal was one of the nicest, most down to earth and humble men I’ve met in this industry. He always gave me time even when no one else would.”

He continued, “He was an inspiration and what he achieved in life was truly remarkable. Thinking of his friends and family at this devastating time. RIP Jamal Edwards. ? ?”

Many others in the entertainment industry also took to social media to share their condolences, including singer, songwriter, and actress Rita Ora.

The “Let You Love Me” singer took to Instagram to Instagram to share a few snaps of the two together.

“My first ever interview was with you,” she began. “Jamal, Our endless talks on music and the belief you had in me and so many of us before we even believed in ourselves.”

“I’m devastated,” she continued. “No words can describe how grateful I am to of been in your presence. Thank you for all you ever showed me.”

“My heart goes out to @brendaedwardsglobal and the whole family. ? RIP ?”

Even the official YouTube Twitter account took the time to express their condolences, tweeting, “We’ve lost a legend today. Jamal Edwards was an inspiration to so many, supporting artists and shaping culture through @SBTVonline. Sending our condolences to Jamal’s family & community ❤️”

Despa Robinson tweeted, “I used to talk to this 15 y/o kid on MSN & we compared notes on cameras in my early Despacam days. That kid went on to become a giant by the name of Jamal Edwards. He left the door open & 1000s of us ran through it. Thank you so much Jamal ?❤️.  An unquantifiable impact.”

Jaykae tweeted, “I think I can speak for us all as artists and as supporters of uk grime/rap scene when I say I owe this man so much! Helped me sometimes without even speaking of it. RIP Jamal Edwards? my guy man!!! Can’t believe I’m tweeting this. Legend. I love ya.”