Friday 29 April 2016

RIP David Gest: Celebs gather at funeral to say goodbye to reality TV legend

DAVID Gest is being laid to rest today after passing away at the age of 62.

David GestFAREWELL: David is being laid to rest today
Celebrities from the worlds of soaps and reality TV have gathered at Golders Green Crematorium in London to say goodbye to the showbiz legend.
His close friend Dean Gaffney was one of the first to arrive, looking sombre in a black suit and tie.
David and Dean became unlikely best friends after meeting in the I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.
Dean Gaffney at David Gest funeralGRIEF: Dean and David were close friends
Christopher Maloney arriving at Gest funeralHOUSEMATES: Christopher and David met on CBB
Jeremy McConnell and Stephanie Davis at funeral
CLOSE FRIENDS: Steph and Jez flew back from their holiday for the funeral


His CBB housemate Christopher Maloney also arrived at the crematorium early, while Denise Welch was spotted at the funeral wearing a bright red poncho.
Maloney was followed by CBB couple  today to attend the service.
The stars were spotted walking into the crematorium with Darren Day, while Gemma Collins followed suit.
Kerry Katona, who was devastated after learning of David's passing, was seen wearing a black coat and sunglasses, with her blonde hair in an updo.
Kerry Katona at David Gest's funeralSAD DAY: Kerry was very close with Gest
David Gest hearse arrivingUNFORGETTABLE: David will be sorely missed
Other stars seen arriving included pregnant Kristina Rihanoff and Corrie's Ryan Thomas.
David's body arrived in a hearse decorated with a floral arrangement reading: "Unforgettable, that's what you are."
Many celebrities have been cremated at the historic Golders Green Crematorium, including Amy Winehouse, Keith Moon, Marc Bolan and Peter O'Toole.
Gemma Collins at David Gest funeralHEARTBREAK: Gemma Collins was also in attendance
Golders Green Crematorium
REST IN PEACE: David will be cremated in London, while his ashes will be scattered in York


However, while David will be cremated in London, his ashes will be scattered in his beloved home of York, where he had been living since 2013.
The ex-husband of Liza Minelli had appeared on Celebrity Big Brother just weeks before, but left early due to medical reasons.

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