Ed Sheeran disclosed that his wife Cherry Seaborn was diagnosed with a tumor while pregnant with their second child.
The British singer and songwriter resurfaced on social media to announce to fans that he was releasing his new album soon.
During the announcement, Sheeran shared that a sequence of events at the start of last year transformed his life, mental well-being, and perspective on music and art.
The singer is well known for being private with his life and how sometimes he gets off social media.
However, in his new post, he revealed what he emotionally was going through mentally behind the limelight.
Ed Sheeran reveals wife's difficult pregnancy
According to TODAY, Sheeran shared some deeply personal details about his life, including a health scare his wife experienced during her pregnancy with their second child.
Ed Sheeran and Seaborn typically keep their personal lives out of the public eye, but in this case, he opened up about the complex challenges they faced in the past year.
Sheeran and Seaborn married in 2019 and welcomed their first child, Lyra, in 2020. Their second baby girl was born in May last year and named Jupiter.
Sheeran even took to Instagram to share their joy, saying they were "over the moon" to be a family of four.
However, despite Seaborn and baby Jupiter being safe after the pregnancy, the father revealed that his wife was diagnosed with a tumor during those times, which understandably caused significant concern for the couple.
Sheeran revealed that no treatment was available until after the birth, making it a terrifying situation.
This health complication was just one of several difficult challenges Sheeran faced last year. The Billboard also reported that in addition to his wife's diagnosis, he also experienced the sudden loss of his best friend, Jamal Edwards, who played a pivotal role in launching Sheeran's career.
Sheeran also found himself in court defending his integrity and career as a songwriter over allegations of plagiarism related to his hit song "Shape of You."
Ed Sheeran's new album 'Subtract'
Ed Sheeran has revealed that his latest album, "Subtract," was written in a deeply personal and authentic way.
The album was born from his experiences of anxiety, fear, and depression. Sheeran felt it was essential to express his emotions genuinely and accurately to create a body of work that could represent him truthfully.
According to Vanity Fair, as an artist, Sheeran felt that he needed to create an album that accurately represented where he was in his life.
He believed he could not credibly put out a piece of work that did not reflect his journey. Therefore, he chose to pour his heart and soul into the album, aiming to express his genuine self through his music.
Sheeran further explained that going through challenging experiences helped him realize that he needed to let his fans know what was happening in his life.
He hoped that by sharing his struggles, his music could resonate with others who may be going through similar situations.
The album is a true reflection of Sheeran's life experiences and emotions. It opens the trapdoor into his soul, allowing his fans to understand and empathize with his struggles.
The singer clarified that he wasn't trying to create an album people would like. Instead, he was making something honest and accurate to where he was in his adult life.
