The funeral is being held of Kirsty Howard, the young fundraiser who captured the hearts of the nation. She died aged 20. Kirsty's parents were told she would die before the age of four when she was born with her heart back to front.
Former Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman, who sang for Kirsty Howard and supported her with fundraising, has told ITV that news of her death is 'desperately sad'.
In 2006, he appeared on 'Soapstar Superstar' and donated his £200,000 prize money to The Kirsty Appeal.
She became known as the little girl who raised millions for hospice care. Hundreds are expected at Kirsty Howard's funeral in Manchester
David Beckham has paid a moving tribute to "inspirational" charity fundraiser Kirsty Howard, after her death aged 20.
Kirsty Howard, the young fundraiser who captured the hearts of the nation, has died aged 20.