Ed Sheeran performs private gig for 10-year-old fan with rare neurological disorder

Virgin Radio

4 May 2017, 13:48

Ed Sheeran has performed a special set for a disabled 10-year-old fan at London's O2 Arena.

Melody Driscoll was born with a rare neurological disorder called Rett Syndrome and has spent most of her life in hospital.

Sheeran visited the fan last year after her mother launched a campaign online for the pair to meet.

Since the visit they have stayed in touch, and because Melody can't attend gigs in case she picks up an infection, Sheeran invited her to watch him during his sound check.

He played four of her favourite songs and Melody's mother Karina said "he is the most amazing man I’ve ever met.”