Even Prince Charles is paying tribute to the late Jamal Edwards.
According to a statement made by his mother earlier today, Edwards passed away of a “sudden illness” on Sunday. The SBTV founder was beloved by many and helped launch the careers of several artists, including “Bad Habits” singer Ed Sheeran and “Bang Bang” singer Jessie J.
Edwards had also done work with the Prince’s Trust, prompting the organization and Prince Charles himself to express their condolences.
Prince Charles & Prince’s Trust Pays Tribute To Late Jamal Edwards
An incredible innovator and entrepreneur, Jamal Edwards MBE has been an inspiration for so many young people, through our work and beyond. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/eTJhu3llrz
— PrincesTrust (@PrincesTrust) February 20, 2022
On Monday, the Prince’s Trust tweeted, “An incredible innovator and entrepreneur, Jamal Edwards MBE has been an inspiration for so many young people, through our work and beyond. Our thoughts are with his family.”
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. https://t.co/upNgux1mxU
— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) February 21, 2022
The heir to the throne, now 73, also released a statement through the Clarence House.
“Thinking of the family of Jamal Edwards today,” the tweet read. “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.”
Jamal Edwards’ Mother Reveals He Passed Away ‘After A Sudden Illness’
After the devastating death of Jamal, our thoughts are with Brenda today. She’s sent us this message: pic.twitter.com/EZWH3b5tcX
— Loose Women (@loosewomen) February 21, 2022
Edwards’ mother sent a statement to Loose Women to confirm that her son had passed on.
“It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness,” she wrote. “Myself, his sister Tanisha and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the centre of our world.”
“As we come to terms with his passing we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss,” she continued. “I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support.”
She concluded, “Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many. Our love for him lives on, his legacy lives on. Long live Jamal Edwards MBE, MBA, PHD.”
We begin today’s show by paying tribute to Jamal Edwards MBE. 💜 pic.twitter.com/AeKAnglB3P
— Loose Women (@loosewomen) February 21, 2022
Many fans also expressed their condolences for the grieving mother.
“Why are the best ones taken so early?” one fan asked. “London has lost a legend. There’s going to be some fantastic music in heaven. Sleep well Jamal. Big love to Brenda, family and friends.”
“Bless all of you. I am sorry for the deep painful sorrow you are suffering now but this man’s soul is now untethered so he can continue spreading his good freely,” another wrote. “God has plans for him.”
“I’m so sorry. My son died suddenly aged 24 , it will be 4 years ago on Wednesday,” another shared. “I found him . My heart is breaking for you Brenda , I’m so sorry about the pain you are feeling . I would take the pain away for you if I could.”
‘I’m immensely proud of the mother she is and what she produced in both Jamal and Tanisha.’
We’re sending all our love to Brenda at this time.💜 pic.twitter.com/YnAYSlHTNv
— Loose Women (@loosewomen) February 21, 2022
They were far from the only ones who mourned the loss of the British entrepreneur.
Tributes Pour In For The Late Jamal Edwards
Rest in Peace Jamal Edwards 💔 he gave the UK underground scene a voice and a place for young talent to thrive. SBTV will always be remembered as something legendary ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xebNQ7v7MO
— TTG Music Connoisseur 🇯🇲 (@MusicConnoisseu) February 20, 2022
TTG Music Connoisseur tweeted, “Rest in Peace Jamal Edwards 💔 he gave the UK underground scene a voice and a place for young talent to thrive. SBTV will always be remembered as something legendary ❤️”
Jamal Edwards was such a generous and inspiring person. Always gracious, he was a true pioneer. To have lived in a time…
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) February 20, 2022
“Jamal Edwards was such a generous and inspiring person,” Zane Lowe tweeted. “Always gracious, he was a true pioneer. To have lived in a time…”
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.
— Jaykae (@Jaykae10) February 20, 2022
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.”
We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jamal Edwards. An inspiration to many, we’re honoured that he was part of our Chelsea family.
Our thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved him. 💙 pic.twitter.com/QbVOf6RU6Z
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 20, 2022
Chelsea FC tweeted, “We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jamal Edwards. An inspiration to many, we’re honoured that he was part of our Chelsea family. Our thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved him. 💙”
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 ❤️
— YouTube (@YouTube) February 20, 2022
The official YouTube Twitter account tweeted, “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 ❤️”
