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Sir David Frost funeral: Stars join family for private ceremony | Sir David Frost funeral: Stars join family for private ceremony |
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Close family and friends of the broadcaster and writer Sir David Frost have attended his funeral. | Close family and friends of the broadcaster and writer Sir David Frost have attended his funeral. |
Veteran chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson, comedian Ronnie Corbett and broadcaster Stephen Fry were among the congregation at the Holy Trinity Church in Nuffield, Oxfordshire. | Veteran chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson, comedian Ronnie Corbett and broadcaster Stephen Fry were among the congregation at the Holy Trinity Church in Nuffield, Oxfordshire. |
Sir David died at the age of 74 on 1 September after suffering a heart attack while on board a cruise ship. | Sir David died at the age of 74 on 1 September after suffering a heart attack while on board a cruise ship. |
The BBC understands a public memorial service will be held at a later date. | The BBC understands a public memorial service will be held at a later date. |
A close friend of the legendary broadcaster, who did not want to be named, described the funeral ceremony, which included hymns and readings, as "touching". | A close friend of the legendary broadcaster, who did not want to be named, described the funeral ceremony, which included hymns and readings, as "touching". |
'Moving occasion' | 'Moving occasion' |
He added: "It was such a sudden death. For friends... and family it was a very difficult time. | He added: "It was such a sudden death. For friends... and family it was a very difficult time. |
"The ceremony was a very touching and upsetting event." | "The ceremony was a very touching and upsetting event." |
The Reverend Brendan Bailey, who led Wednesday's service, tweeted: "Had immense privilege of conducting Sir David Frost's funeral yesterday. | The Reverend Brendan Bailey, who led Wednesday's service, tweeted: "Had immense privilege of conducting Sir David Frost's funeral yesterday. |
"Very simple, moving occasion. Please pray for his family." | "Very simple, moving occasion. Please pray for his family." |
Stephen Fry also wrote on Twitter: "David Frost's funeral - so sad. | Stephen Fry also wrote on Twitter: "David Frost's funeral - so sad. |
"He was a wonderful father, husband and friend. The only people who didn't like him hadn't met him." | "He was a wonderful father, husband and friend. The only people who didn't like him hadn't met him." |
Sir Michael Parkinson was among those who led the tributes following Sir David's death. | Sir Michael Parkinson was among those who led the tributes following Sir David's death. |
The veteran chat show host described him as "a huge influence" and praised his "great forensic skill". | The veteran chat show host described him as "a huge influence" and praised his "great forensic skill". |
Sir David, who had three sons with his second wife Lady Carina Fitzalan-Howard who he married in 1983, had a heart attack while on board the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship. | |
His illustrious career spanned journalism, satire and daytime television presenting, including The Frost Report. | His illustrious career spanned journalism, satire and daytime television presenting, including The Frost Report. |
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