Ed Sheeran’s touring partner, musician Ben Kweller, reveals his 16-year-old son has been killed
BREAKING NEWS: Ed Sheeran’s touring partner, musician Ben Kweller, reveals his 16-year-old son has been killed: ‘We’ll never get over him as long as we’re here on earth’
- Dorian Zev Kweller, 16, was killed on Monday night in Texas according to his family
- They have not confirmed the nature of the incident but paid tribute to the ‘true legend’
- The teen was the eldest son of Kwller and his wife, Liz, and is survived by his parents and his younger brother, Judah
The touring partner of singer Ed Sheeran has confirmed that his teenage son has been killed.
Musician Ben Kweller said that his son Dorian, 16, was a keen musician and recorded songs ‘every day’.
He paid tribute to the teenager, saying that he was 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.
Musician Ben Kweller said that his son Dorian, 16, (pictured) had been killed and was a keen musician and recorded songs ‘every day’.
Ben, who regularly worked with British artist Ed Sheeran, said that he is in ‘complete shock’ over the death of his son
‘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 what killed the teenager, with his record label, The Noise Room, saying his death was caused by a ‘tragic event’.
He paid tribute to the teenager, saying that he was a ‘true legend’ with a ‘gentle soul’
A day before his death Dorian posted a video of himself sliding down a hill on a tree, with one of his songs playing in the background
Ben Kweller and his son Dorian Zev Kweller arrive at a taping of the “Late Show With David Letterman” at the Ed Sullivan Theater May 02, 2007
A day before his death, Dorian posted a video of a tree sliding down a hill, with one of his songs playing in the background.
It was captioned ‘Don’t try this at home’, though it is unclear if it was the young singer in the foliage or his friend.
Dorain Zev was the eldest son of Kwller and his wife, Liz, and is survived by his parents and his younger brother, Judah.
This is a developing story.