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The funeral of The Apprentice star Stuart Baggs who died following an asthma attack will be held on the Isle of Man later. The mother of The Apprentice star Stuart Baggs said his funeral would be a celebration of her son's life and achievements.
The 27-year-old Plymouth entrepreneur lived on the island where his Bluewave telecommunications company was based. The 27-year-old's family has asked all those attending the service in Douglas to wear their son's favourite colour blue in his honour.
Mr Baggs' family has asked all those attending the service in Douglas to wear blue in his honour. Rosemary Baggs said: "We don't want people to wear black - he wouldn't have wanted that."
He died from natural causes on 30 July at his home in Douglas, police said. The Plymouth entrepreneur died following an asthma attack last month.
The service will be held at 14:00 BST at St Ninian's Church in the town.
Nearly 2,000 people have joined the 'wear Blue for Stu' Facebook tribute page - with hundreds sending in pictures weaning blue clothing.
'Stand out character'
His family said they were overwhelmed by the amount of love and support they have received.
Baggs launched his company Bluewave Communications in 2007 and, days before his death, had held a press conference to launch his latest product.Baggs launched his company Bluewave Communications in 2007 and, days before his death, had held a press conference to launch his latest product.
When he was aged 21 in 2010, he became the youngest ever candidate to appear on the BBC One show The Apprentice.When he was aged 21 in 2010, he became the youngest ever candidate to appear on the BBC One show The Apprentice.
Baggs, who was fired in the semi-final, became famous for his one-liners which included "Everything I touch turns to sold" and "I'm Stuart Baggs the brand". Baggs, who was fired in the semi-final, became famous for his one-liners, which included "Everything I touch turns to sold" and "I'm Stuart Baggs the brand".
Following his death Lord Sugar was one of the first to pay tribute to the charismatic contestant tweeting that Baggs was "one of the stand out characters of The Apprentice." Following his death, Lord Sugar was one of the first to pay tribute to the charismatic contestant, tweeting that Baggs was "one of the stand out characters".
Mrs Baggs told Manx Radio: "The Stuart we knew was so different to the Stuart in the public eye. He was a really caring lad.
"He was a very loyal, caring and funny person, who was the life and sole of any party.
'Boy with a dream'
"Stuart was always the person someone would want as their plus one because you would be guaranteed a good night."
Friend Shelly Rourke said he never judged anyone because he felt so acutely aware that everyone judged him. "He didn't want anyone else to feel like that," she said.
"Stuart would do anything for you. Seeing everyone wearing blue today will be a testament to how much people loved him."
Another friend Jo Cutsforth said: "The guy was exceptionally hard-working and very, very passionate.
"He was a boy with a dream and for almost 10 years be made that dream come true."
Paul Moulton, who will speak at the funeral, said: "We're all going to wear blue as it was his favourite colour and his company name.
"Anyone who knew Stuart would know that he would laugh his socks off at the idea."
The service will be held at 14:00 BST at St Ninian's Church in Douglas.