The death of Ed Sheeran’s teenage son has been confirmed by the musician’s tour partner.
Ben Kweller, a musician, said his son Dorian, 16, was a talented musician who recorded music “every day.”
He paid homage to the adolescent, calling him a “true legend” with a “gentle soul.”
In a statement Kweller said: ‘Our son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was killed last night. He was only 16 and he was a true legend.
‘Kindest, gentle soul, a friend to all. If you knew him, you know. We’ll never get over him as long as we’re here on earth.
‘Please keep his spirit alive with your memories and the music he made. Dorian Zev wrote and recorded songs every day.
‘A true poet from the day he started speaking. Only a few of his recordings were released but he was on a path and excited about his journey. He had so many plans!!!
‘His first gig was in two weeks, at SXSW. My last text with him was about the merch he wanted to make.
‘My baby boy was at the starting line with so much life ahead of him… I have no idea why things like this happen.
‘We’re in complete shock and don’t know what the future holds. Lizzy, Judah, and I have no idea how to deal with this disaster.’
It is unclear exactly how the teenager died. His record label, The Noise Room, said his death was caused by a ‘tragic event’.
One of Dorian’s songs was playing in the background of a video he posted the day before he passed away, in which a tree was seen sliding down a hill.
Although it’s not clear if it was the young singer in the foliage or his friend, the caption read, “Don’t try this at home.”
The parents of Kwller and his wife, Liz, as well as Dorain Zev’s younger brother, Judah, survive him. Dorain Zev was their eldest son.
