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Funeral for comedian Freddie Starr to be held

Fans, family and friends are expected to attend the service at Prescot Parish Church.

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Fans, family and friends of comedian Freddie Starr are expected to turn out to pay their respects at his funeral today.

The comic, who became a household name in the 1970s, died aged 76 at his home in Spain last month.

The funeral will be held at Prescot Parish Church in Merseyside on Thursday.

A statement on the Freddie Starr Official Facebook page said the service would be held at 1pm and would be followed by a private burial for family.

The repatriation and burial are being paid for by funeral director Michael Fogg after fears the comedian would have a pauper’s funeral.

Starr, who died of heart disease, was known by fans for his eccentric and often unpredictable behaviour, rising to national prominence after appearing on Opportunity Knocks.

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Freddie Starr, who died aged 76 (PA)

Among the fellow comedians who paid tribute following Starr’s death was Jim Davidson, who tweeted: “Just heard the news. Freddie Starr was the greatest.”

Actor Bobby Davro called Starr the “most naturally funny man I’ve ever seen”.

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