Ed Sheeran’s co-writer Ben Kweller in mourning after teenage son killed

Ed Sheeran‘s touring associate and co-writer has suffered main heartbreak with information of his teenage son’s sudden dying.

Ben Kweller – who opened for the British singer on his 2019 tour – confirmed his 16-year-old son, Dorian, was killed in a single day.

Kweller’s spouse, Liz, later confirmed on social media that their son died in a automobile accident.

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“There isn’t any method that I may be typing this however I’m….,” Kweller started in a heartbreaking tribute shared on Instagram. “Our son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was killed final night time. He was solely 16 and he was a real legend. Kindest, mild soul, a pal to all. In case you knew him, you already know.”

Kweller didn’t share extra particulars in regards to the circumstances surrounding his son’s dying, as an alternative selecting to give attention to the brief however good life the aspiring musician lived.

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“We’ll by no means recover from him so long as we’re right here on earth. Please preserve his spirit alive together with your recollections and the music he made: @reallyzev,” the proud dad shared.

“Dorian Zev wrote and recorded songs each day. A real poet from the day he began talking. Only some of his recordings had been launched however he was on a path and enthusiastic about his journey. He had so many plans!!! His first gig was in two weeks, at SXSW.”

In his publish, the mourning father additionally recalled his final textual content message alternate together with his son.

“My final textual content with him was in regards to the merch he wished to make,” he shared. “My child boy was on the beginning line with a lot life forward of him… I don’t know why issues like this occur.”

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“We’re in full shock and do not know what the longer term holds. Lizzy, Judah, and I don’t know tips on how to cope with this catastrophe. Thanks in your prayers and help and we apologize if we’re sluggish to reply to messages. 💔”

Sheeran – who’s at the moment on tour in Australia – counts Kweller as considered one of his good associates. In 2018, when the musician married his childhood sweetheart Cherry Seaborn in a secret ceremony, Kweller was among the many few invited and in addition carried out at their marriage ceremony ceremony. He additionally co-wrote Sheerans’ hit music Collide.

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