Ed Sheeran reveals he'll need security until 'I pass away' after his family faced kidnap threats
The singer, 34, who shares daughters Lyra, four, and Jupiter, three, with wife Cherry Seaborn, told Australia's 60 Minutes on Sunday that he employs extensive security measures due to the threats.
He said: 'It's things that people don't really even take into account. Like kidnap threats and s*** like that. We've had attempted break-ins, things left on my car. It's way more sinister than just fans turning up and wanting selfies.'
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Ed said that he had to accept that his family will always need protection, adding: 'We have a level of security that probably won't change until I pass away. That's just our life now.'
Ed went on to explain that he is fiercely protective of his daughters' privacy and does not allow fans to take photos of them - even facing off with those who try.
He said: 'I've had some real arguments before. I'm fine with taking pictures, but I just think it's weird with a four-year-old and a three-year-old.'
Ed wishes life was more 'normal' for his family but has accepted that fame has its downsides: 'To be within the public sphere, you have to take it all, the good and the bad. But I think I would definitely want a more normal life for my kids.'
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