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Denise Welch shares heartbreaking tribute for pal Brenda after death of son Jamal Edwards

Denise Welch has sent heartfelt condolences to her fellow Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards following the death of her son Jamal.

Yesterday it was announced that the SB.TV founder had passed away aged 31.

Denise took to social media to pay en emotional tribute to her pals' son.

She wrote: "My heart aches for my friend Brenda. I can’t bear it. Jamal Edwards was a wonderful son and brother."

The 63-year-old's followers took to the comments to pay tribute and Denise responded by calling it a "nightmare".

One wrote: "Oh dear Lord. This is terrible."

Another added: "Jamal has been a hero especially in the black community and within media and many owe him huge respect.

Jamal with his mum Brenda (jamaledwards/Instagram)

"Brenda - You are what we call in Jamaica, a mother in Zion. May you're heavenly reward be great and the crown you wear shine brighter than any diamond."

While one said: "Absolutely devastating. Can't imagine what Brenda is going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brenda and her family at this sad time R.I.P love and light."

Denise then shared a social media post from All On The Board, which posted a quote by Jamal on their board which read: "Be the change you want to see in the world".

Their message continued: "RIP Jamal Edwards. As an entrepreneur with limitless creative bravery you will forever inspire those with nothing but their imagination, to be courageous in forging the art and the world of the future.

"Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you, your family, your friends and your fans."

The cause of Jamal's death is currently unknown.

Just three days before his passing, Jamal took to Instagram and posted a throwback snap of himself and singer Ed Sheeran.

He captioned it, saying: "Happy Birthday to the OG, Ed. Blessed to have you in my life brother.

"You know you've been mates a long time when you lose count on the years! Keep smashing it & inspiring us all G!"

Jamal is known for helping launch Ed's career, as well as other music sensations such as. Jessie J and Dave thanks to his online urban music platform.

His YouTube channel launched after he realised it could be a way to success in the early days of the platform after he filmed a pal on his estate in Acton, West London, performing grime music.

In 2013, he told MailOnline: "Back then, there was no place to showcase our sort of spitting and rapping, so I thought, OK, I want to create that platform."

Although it took a while for the idea to take off, Jamal kept at it for three years and he was able to secure his first non-grime interview with Kelly Rowland.

This helped to kickstart his career and led to him interviewing other big names in the industry, including Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz.

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