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Chelsea supporters pay touching tribute to lifelong fan Jamal Edwards on 31 minutes after his sudden death... as Blues fans give a minute applause for the inspirational entrepreneur

Chelsea fans paid an emotional tribute to lifelong fan Jamal Edwards MBE, following his tragic death earlier in the week.

Edwards made a name for himself through his online music channel SB.TV which he founded in 2006, leading him to work with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Stormzy and Emeli Sande.

Following his untimely death due to a short illness, tributes have flooded in for the impressive entrepreneur - including during Chelsea's Champions League game.

Entrepreneur Jamal Edwards MBE passed away on Sunday following a short illness
Edwards was a lifelong Chelsea fan and is pictured here alongside Blues legend Frank Lampard

During Chelsea's Champions League last-16 tie with Lille at Stamford Bridge, the home fans clapped throughout the 31st minute in tribute of the lifelong Blues supporter.