Brenda Edwards has candidly discussed the challenging days she endured following her son Jamal’s heartbreaking passing. The TV personality shared her experience during Wednesday’s (26 February) episode of Loose Women.
Brenda joined the panel alongside fellow stars Christine Lampard, Jane Moore and Coleen Nolan. The quartet delved into the topic of relocating and the memories that homes encapsulate, as they each revealed various reasons for their decisions to change residences.
Brenda touched on the numerous times she’d relocated, before shedding light on her decision to move to a new property with her daughter Tanisha after Jamal’s sudden demise in February 2022.
Brenda disclosed that she’d moved an impressive 13 times in her life, with nine of those instances happening post turning 18. She candidly talked about moving as a child following the loss of her parents, as well as departing from the home she resided in for over two decades with her ex-spouse.
Brenda joined Coleen, Christine and Jane on Loose Women (Image: ITV)
The singer then opened up about relocating after Jamal’s death, stating: “I made the decision to move from the other house, that we moved to after Jamal passed. It was a bright house, we all lived there together. But, when he passed, all of a sudden, the walls just seemed really dark. And I can’t explain that, it was just really gloomy.”
She continued to discuss her daughter Tanisha, adding: “Well, Tanisha as well. I was battling on with it and getting through it, I didn’t realise Tanisha was seeing Jamal come round ever corner. And that, I think, created a darkness.”
The tragic news of Jamal Edwards’ passing was confirmed by Brenda in February 2022. Edwards, a highly regarded entrepreneur, was just 31 years old when he succumbed to cardiac arrhythmia, reports .
Brenda and son Jamal in 2021 (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
In an emotional tribute, Brenda shared: “It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness. Myself, his sister Tanisha and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the centre of our world.”
She requested respect for their privacy during this difficult time: “As we come to terms with his passing we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss. I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support. Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many. Our love for him lives on, his legacy lives on. Long live Jamal Edwards MBE, MBA, PHD.”
Loose Women airs on weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV1