Chelsea fans held a minute’s applause in honour of the late SB.TV founder Jamal Edwards during last night’s (February 22) Champions League game against Lille.
Edwards passed away on Sunday morning (February 20) at the age of 31. His mother Brenda confirmed that he died “after a sudden illness” and said that she was “completely devastated” by her son’s death.
Edwards was a big Chelsea supporter, and the club were among those to pay tribute to him as news of his death broke on Sunday.
“We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jamal Edwards,” Chelsea wrote in a tweet. “An inspiration to many, we’re honoured that he was part of our Chelsea family.”
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
During last night’s Champions League tie, which Chelsea won 2-0, Chelsea fans held a minute’s applause in the 31st minute of the game to pay their respects to Edwards.
You can see a selection of clips that were filmed inside Stamford Bridge last night below.
A minute's applause for Jamal Edwards who sadly passed away on Sunday.
1-0
[31’] #CheLil
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 22, 2022
31 Minutes, RIP Jamal
— Billy Brennan (@billybrennan247) February 22, 2022
The whole of Stamford Bridge clapping for @jamaledwards in the 31st minute of Chelsea’s Champions League game against Lille tonight. Beautiful
CC: @GilHogarth pic.twitter.com/jj7aNntrnS
— GRM Daily (@GRMDAILY) February 22, 2022
A minute’s applause by Chelsea fans for Jamal Edwards on the 31st minute.
Rest in power, Jamal
— VERSUS (@vsrsus) February 22, 2022
The likes of Dave, AJ Tracey and London Mayor Sadiq Khan were among those to pay tribute to Edwards following the news of his death last weekend.
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
Prince Charles was also among those to pay tribute to Edwards earlier this week, writing: “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.”
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