Crowds gathered at a vigil on Monday to pay tribute to music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who died on Sunday aged 31.
Jamal founded the online music platform SBTV, which helped launch the careers of top artists such as Ed Sheeran and Jessie J. He was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his contributions to music.
Jamal became interested in film-making after his parents gave him a video camera as a Christmas present when he was 15. Friends have said he is believed to have died of a heart attack.
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His family confirmed that he died from "a sudden illness". Jamal was the son of Loose Women presenter Brenda Edwards.
The vigil took place near a mural that was constructed in his memory in London, with around 1,000 people gathering to remember "Acton's finest."
People gathered around the mural signed messages on pieces of cardboard underneath the it, laying down flowers, lighting candles, and comforting each other, MyLondon reported.
One message said: “Jamal - you were the light in every room you walked into. Your light will continue to shine in all the hearts you touched - rest in peace”
Another person wrote: “Jamal, you touched so many people in your short life. You are a legend and we will never forget you”
A third reads: “Creative visionary, the light in the room that inspired a generation. Long live the king”
There were so many people gathered around the mural, that buses struggled to get past. Candles, flowers, letters, and even children's drawings, surrounded the mural.
Chelsea FC scarves and t-shirts were also laid out around it, as Jamal was a fan of the football team.
The football club paid tribute to him on social media, writing: "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."
People at the vigil also sang songs, including Amazing Grace, Lean on Me, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, and I'll Be Missing You. Crowds also danced to music played by DJs at the vigil.
Friends of Jamal also attended the vigil to pay tribute. Speaking to MyLondon, one friend, Aaron Simmonds, said: "Jamal was the most incredible, one of a kind guy. Tonight has been such a whirlwind of emotions but I hope he knew how loved he was by all of us."
Another, Kyrell, who did not wish to give his surname, added: "My heart goes out to his family the most, I know how much I'm hurting right now so I can't begin to imagine what they're going through. But everyone close to Jamal can hopefully take comfort in looking at the incredible things he achieved."
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