Ed Sheeran<\/strong> shared some heartbreaking news with fans early Monday morning.<\/p>\n On Monday, September 15, the musician shared the tragic passing of Santa from Santa’s Pub in Nashville. He shared the news with a simple text post on his Instagram Story, which read: \u201cSo sad to hear of Santa from Santas Pub in Nashville passing away. I\u2019ve had some of the best memories of my life in his bar, and he was always such a gent. Sending love to his family x.\u201d<\/p>\n A screenshot from Ed Sheeran’s Instagram Story on September 15 remembering a local Nashville legend.Ed Sheeran/Instagram<\/p>\n Sheeran\u2019s message honoring Irwin and his family comes a few months after he participated in an epic impromptu show<\/a>. Teaming up with Noah Kahan<\/strong>, the \u201cPerfect\u201d singer shut down the beloved dive bar for an intimate night of music. The duo took turns on acoustic guitars in the middle of the bar, with Sheeran even debuting an unreleased song titled \u201cOld Phone.\u201d Later, the crowd joined in when Kahan launched into his hit \u201cDial Drunk.\u201d<\/p>\n That evening, filled with laughter, surprise music, and a packed house of devoted regulars, now stands as a fitting tribute to the man known as Santa \u2014 the larger-than-life figure who made the Christmas-themed dive one of Nashville\u2019s most iconic gathering spots since it\u2019s opening in 2011.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb6<\/strong> SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n Santa, whose real name was Elmer Denzel Irwin, the owner of the Christmas-themed karaoke bar\u2019s death was confirmed after a family friend shared the news on Instagram<\/a> on Sunday, September 14. \u201cSanta has flown home to the North Pole. my how great it was to share life with him,\u201d they wrote. \u201cMy heart breaks but my gratitude is full for having the chance to know and love him and to be loved by him.\u201d<\/p>\n Country star Kacey Musgraves<\/strong> also remembered Santa, calling him \u201ca massive part\u201d of her friends lives and adding, the he \u201cmade it Christmas year round.\u201d She shared a series of emotional Instagram stories recounting memories with the \u201clocal legend.\u201d<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 15, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n