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Ed Sheeran's cousin: 'At school he wouldn't go out because he was bullied'

Ed Sheeran's cousin says the singer-songwriter was regularly bullied at school for his hair and glasses.

The Brit is currently one of music's top acts, but it seems the 'x' star didn't have it quite so easy in school.

Speaking to the Sun, Sheeran's cousin Jethro said that the musician turned into something of a recluse due to bullies.

He said: "At school he wouldn't go out as he was bullied for having ginger hair and glasses.

"It was sad for us to see. But while I was out with my mates, he was working on his craft, becoming the incredible songwriter he is today."

Sheeran released his second album 'x' last year and it record hit No.1 on both sides of the Atlantic.

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