Ed Sheeran.Photo: Liz Collins
Ed Sheeranfound himself struggling in 2022.
Amid the deaths of several close friends, the “Shape of You” singer was already having a difficult time when he got some scary health news about wifeCherry Seaborn, he recalled in the cover story forRolling Stone.
The article revealed that Seaborn, 30, was diagnosed with a tumor at six months pregnant with now10-month-old daughterJupiter. Initially, the couple was told the tumor was inoperable until after Seaborn delivered, leaving them to discuss welcoming their little girl early.
Ultimately, Seaborn carried to term and had a “successful surgery” after welcoming Jupiter — who joined the couple’s 2-year-old daughterLyra— hours before Sheeran, 32, would take the stage at London’s Wembley Stadium.
“There’s nothing you can do about it. You feel so powerless,” Sheeran said.
Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn.Disney+
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In March 2022, Sheeran said he started feeling “like I didn’t want to live anymore.”
“And I have had that throughout my life.… You’re under the waves drowning. You’re just sort of in this thing. And you can’t get out of it,” he candidly shared, admitting he felt shame about those feelings.
Ed Sheeran.Liz Collins
Sheeran said the emotions felt “selfish,” adding, “especially as a father. I feel really embarrassed about it.”
“It felt symbolic,” he said, “to take off those bracelets and put on one for my family.”
Sheeran is also seen getting emotional about the time in his life during the trailer forEd Sheeran: The Sum of It All, hisupcoming Disney+ documentary.
In a press release to PEOPLE, Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, discussed the upcoming project.
“In this docu-series, we’re going to reveal a side of Ed Sheeran that fans have never seen before,” Davis said. “Together with Fulwell 73, we’ve created something truly authentic and personal that will not only entertain audiences but also inspire them to dream big and pursue their passions.”
“Life is unpredictable. Plans can change really quickly,” Sheeran shared toward the end of Monday’s trailer. “And then fireworks and then kissing and then Disney!” the star cracked of his rollercoaster life.
Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It Allpremieres May 3 globallyon Disney+.
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source: people.com
