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Sheeran reveals wife's cancer fight during pregnancy
12 Mar
Summary
- Ed Sheeran's wife battled cancer during pregnancy.
- She underwent surgery to remove a tumor after childbirth.
- Sheeran also experienced the death of a close friend.
In a recent podcast appearance, Ed Sheeran revealed that his wife, Cherry Seaborn, was diagnosed with cancer during her pregnancy nearly four years ago. Seaborn was pregnant with their second child at the time of her diagnosis in 2022.
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor after giving birth. Sheeran confirmed that she is now 'totally fine' and has recovered from the operation. The singer described the period as 'f***ing scary,' noting that the week of her diagnosis also marked the death of his friend and collaborator, Jamal Edwards.
Sheeran and Seaborn, married in 2019, are parents to daughters Lyra, 5, and Jupiter, 3. He expressed contentment with being a 'girl dad' and recently welcomed their second daughter in May 2022. The couple generally keeps their family life private but occasionally shares updates on social media.
