Lynda Bellingham funeral: Distraught Christopher Biggins wears PINK suit for best friend's service
Nov 3, 2014
The actor was very close to the late Lynda Bellingham and is keen to give her the send-off she wanted
Christopher Biggins, who was best friends with Lynda Bellingham for nearly 40 years, arrived at her funeral today wearing a pink suit.
The TV star put on a brave face as he was accompanied to the service at St Bartholomew's Church in Crewkerne, Somerset, by his partner, Neil Sinclair.
Asked about his suit, distraught Chritopher replied: "She (Lynda) would like this, put a smile on her face."
For live updates on Lynda's funeral , click here.
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A sad day
Speaking ahead of the funeral about what was planned, the I’m A Celebrity winner said: “It’s going to be the longest funeral ever!
"Michael asked Maureen, me and Nickolas and then various people through Lynda’s career to do something.
“It’ll be loud and bright and joyous. That’s the kind of girl she was.
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Lynda and Chris knew each other for years
“Lynda had a lot of input but I don’t know exactly what her plans were – she kept them secret – but she will have chosen some of the music and there may be other surprises.”
On Tuesday he will be hosting Loose Women alongside Coleen Nolan, reflecting on the funeral and their memories of the actress.
Today Ruth Langsford, who is heading up the ITV show, said of the funeral: “I know it’s going to be a very difficult day for Christopher.”
