In an emotional podcast reveal, Ed Sheeran opened up about the darkest moments of his life, revealing the heartbreaking battle his wife, Cherry Seaborn, faced after discovering a tumour while pregnant with their second child, Jupiter. The singer, 35, confessed that the news hit him like a wrecking ball, leaving him utterly devastated.
“The Worst Week of My Life”
Appearing on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, Ed recounted the tragic events that unfolded in February 2022. Cherry’s diagnosis came at a time when Ed was already grappling with intense grief after the sudden death of his close friend, music mogul Jamal Edwards, at just 31. The timing couldn’t have been worse: not only was Ed facing a painful personal loss, but he was also thrust into the stressful limelight of a high-profile court case that threatened his career. “That was probably one of the worst days of my life,” Ed admitted, his voice filled with raw emotion.
Cherry’s Courageous Fight
Despite the overwhelming weight of these events, Ed found solace in the fact that Cherry bravely fought through the battle, opting for surgery to remove the tumour after giving birth. “She’s fine now,” Ed shared, visibly relieved, “Thank God, touch wood, totally fine. But it was f**king scary.”
The couple’s journey through this tumultuous time also saw Cherry face the difficult decision of delaying the surgery until after she had delivered their baby. The emotional rollercoaster only intensified as Ed grappled with the loss of his best friend, Jamal, who passed away from a heart attack, and the high-stakes court case regarding his hit song Shape of You.
A Transformative Period for Ed
Ed described how the combination of personal tragedies and the intense pressure of the courtroom left him questioning everything. “I’d built it up in my mind, and then, when you’re in the courtroom, it didn’t really matter. When real life events hit you so hard, nothing else seems as important,” he explained.
This harrowing period became the foundation of Ed’s deeply personal new album, Subtract. The lyrics reveal a man grappling with grief, depression, and the weight of life’s unexpected challenges. Ed admitted that these struggles led him to some of his darkest moments, even turning to alcohol for comfort during his lowest points.
Ed and Cherry: A Love Story Through It All
Despite these heart-wrenching obstacles, Ed and Cherry’s bond has only grown stronger. Having known each other since childhood, their relationship blossomed in 2015, and the couple tied the knot in December 2018. They now have two beautiful daughters, Lyra and Jupiter, born in 2020 and 2022.
Cherry’s health scare, combined with the grief of losing a friend and fighting through court battles, has shaped Ed’s music in a way fans have never seen before. Subtract delves into the deep emotional turmoil Ed faced, offering an authentic and vulnerable glimpse into his life.
Ed’s Message of Hope and Strength
Through it all, Ed Sheeran’s strength shines through, as he continues to show that even in the face of the darkest times, love and family can pull us through. He urges fans to hold onto hope, despite life’s inevitable hardships.
Stay tuned for more updates on Ed Sheeran’s remarkable journey as he continues to heal, both personally and professionally. 
