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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Rachel McGrath

Loose Women panellist reduced to tears as she opens up about losing her son

  • Brenda Edwards became emotional on Loose Women while discussing grief, prompted by Kelly Osbourne's candid comments at the Grammys.
  • Edwards shared her personal struggle with grief following the sudden death of her son, Jamal Edwards, in 2022 at the age of 31.
  • She admitted to initially saying 'I'm fine' after Jamal's passing, not wanting to burden others, but now finds comfort in hearing stories about him.
  • Jamal, a music entrepreneur who founded SB.TV and received an MBE, died from a cardiac arrhythmia caused by cocaine and alcohol use.
  • Edwards' fellow panellists, including Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha, offered comfort and support as she broke down during the discussion.

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