Celebrities turn out for music producer David Gest's funeral

David Gest's coffin is carried into the crematorium Credit: PA

Flowers in the shape of a musical note and the words "Unforgettable, That's What You Are" adorned the coffin of David Gest as stars including Kerry Katona, Kym Marsh and Darren Day gathered for his funeral.

Gest, 62, was a music producer and the former husband of Liza Minnelli.

He was found dead in a five-star hotel in London on April 12.

A wooden coffin with gold handles and adorned with white flowers arrived in a hearse for the ceremony.

The floral tribute to David Gest Credit: PA

A white floral display with a black musical note, a butterfly and the lyrics to Nat King Cole's famous song rested alongside it.

Denise Welsh, Danniella Westbrook, Gemma Collins, Lizzie Cundy, Vanessa Feltz and Dean Gaffney were also among the mourners at his funeral at Golders Green Crematorium.

David Gest gained celebrity status in the UK for his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother Credit: PA

The American TV personality gained a following in the UK for his appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and ITV's Grease Is The Word.