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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Jessica Sansome

Jamal Edwards' mum Brenda confirms son's cause of death from heart attack caused by taking drugs aged 31

Brenda Edwards has confirmed her son's cause of death after Jamal Edwards tragically died in February, aged 31. There was an outpouring of grief and shock at the SBTV founder's sudden death.

Entrepreneur and music pioneer Jamal was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his services to music and is widely credited for launching the careers of several leading British artists including Ed Sheeran and Dave.

Now, four months on from Jamal's death, his heartbroken mum Brenda has confirmed he died from a cardiac arrhythmia caused by taking recreational drugs.

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