Ed Sheeran surprised a 9-year-old fan in the hospital with a serenade

"Loving can heal, loving can mend your soul."
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Sophie Hirsh
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Singer Ed Sheeran's song "Photograph" may have reached Billboard's Number 1 spot – but we think his latest rendition is even better.

Melody, a 9-year-old girl who has spent about 80 percent of her life in the hospital, recently received a surprise visitor at her hospital bed. Sheeran himself stopped by to perform his hit song just for her.

According to Melody's Facebook page, Melody in Mind, she "suffers from Rett Syndrome, plus many other underlining issues." Her page shared Sheeran's sweet serenade.


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"Melody has already spent about 80 percent of her life in hospital and is classed as Life limited," the Melody in Mind page says. "Her life is a constant struggle however she has an escape through her love of music. She adores music, and no matter what pain she is going through, her favourite singer - Ed Sheeran - can always get a smile from her."

Her family also posted some photos of Melody and Sheeran, as well as a letter thanking him.

As Sheeran puts it: "Loving can heal, loving can mend your soul."

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Sophie was a Viral Content Intern for the Watercooler channel. More writing and other stuff by Sophie can be found at www.sophiehirsh.com.

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