Ed Sheeran Sings To Ill Teenager Moments Before She Died

Ed Sheeran made a seriously ill fan’s dying wish come true by singing to her moments before she passed away yesterday afternoon (1st April).

15-year-old Triona Priestley from Dublin, who was in the final stages of cystic fibrosis, was phoned by her musical idol Ed who sang her her favourite song ‘Little Bird’ during the poignant call.

Devastatingly, just moments after her wish came true, Triona slipped away surrounded by those closest to her.

Ed’s call came about after Triona’s friends and family started a #SongForTri hashtag on Twitter to try and contact the singer and make her dream happen.

Triona’s brother Colm told independent.ie last night: "Myself and my family would like to thank Ed Sheeran and everyone who started and supported the #SongForTri campaign.

"What they gave us and her was a beautiful last moment together. Triona slipped into a sleep as Ed was singing to her and passed away shortly afterwards.

"So Ed Sheeran sang her to sleep. We would like to thank everyone who played their part in making that happen.

"We are all so proud of Triona and how she fought Cystic Fibrosis. Everyone loved Triona so much and she knew that. Thank you."

After learning about Triona’s tragic death soon after the call, Ed wrote on Twitter:

Triona’s close friend Lucy Hanlon explained that Ed’s manager Stuart Camp got in touch after becoming aware of the #SongForTri campaign

According to the Irish Mirror, she said: “It is with great sadness that I have to share with you all today our beautiful angel was taken from us.

“As we all know about the Twitter campaign, Ed’s manager Stuart Camp emailed me and today Ed rang Triona and personally sang Little Bird to her as she took her last breaths.

“Triona left us listening to her idol surrounded by all the people who loved her. People’s respect is incredible. We would like to thank everyone. Goodnight, my angel. Sleep tight.”

‘Little Bird’ is a deluxe bonus track on Ed’s 2011 debut album ‘+’.