SIMON Cowell has posted an emotional tribute to late music industry figure Jamal Edwards.
The 31-year-old – whose mum is Loose Women star Brenda – passed away on Sunday morning after his final DJ set at a bar the night before.
Writing on Twitter tonight, Simon, 62, said: “I had the pleasure of meeting @jamaledwards.
“He was an extraordinarily talented young man, so ambitious, a real entrepreneur and had a natural gift for talent.
“I was so very sorry to hear about his passing. I’m sending my love to his family. Rest in peace, Jamal. Much love, Simon.”
Loose Women star Brenda, 52, confirmed the sad news yesterday saying: “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 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.
“I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support. 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.”
Jamal’s grief-stricken friends say he suffered a heart attack at his home in Acton, West London, as they told of their shock at his death.
He gained fame from setting up music platform SBTV in 2006, which is often credited as helping to launch a string of UK music careers including Dave, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J.
He was also an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a charity headed by the Prince of Wales, and in 2014 he was awarded an MBE for his services to music.
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