By Stig Editor 
Ed Sheeran’s Candid Look Back at Cherry Seaborn’s Tumour Scare and How It Changed Him
LONDON — Ed Sheeran has opened up about one of the most difficult chapters in his personal life, looking back on the moment his wife, Cherry Seaborn, was diagnosed with a tumour while pregnant with their second child.
The award-winning singer first revealed the private ordeal in 2023, explaining that doctors discovered the growth in early 2022, at the same time Cherry was expecting their daughter, Jupiter. Treatment had to be postponed until after the birth, leaving the couple facing months of worry as they prepared to welcome their baby.
“She couldn’t start treatment until after delivery,” Sheeran said at the time, describing the mix of fear and hope that surrounded their family.
Jupiter was born safely in May 2022, and Cherry underwent a successful operation soon afterward. Looking back now, Sheeran says the experience reshaped his outlook on life and seeped into the lyrics of – (Subtract), the deeply personal album he released the following year.
> “It was the hardest thing we’d been through as a couple, but it taught me to treasure every single moment,” he reflected in a recent interview.
Fans continue to praise the couple for their quiet strength during a time of uncertainty. Medical experts note that tumours found during pregnancy are rare but often require carefully timed treatment to protect both mother and child a challenge Cherry and Ed navigated with patience and resilience.
Married since 2019, the pair now enjoy life with their two daughters, Lyra and Jupiter, focusing on family moments when Ed isn’t touring or recording. For Sheeran, the episode remains a reminder that even in global fame, life’s most meaningful victories often come from love and perseverance at home.