Star-studded event to celebrate Sir Bobby Robson's life

Life of Sir Bobby celebrated

A huge fundraising celebration will be held to remember the life of Sir Bobby Robson and to mark what would have been his 80th birthday.

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The whole cast assembles for the celebration for Sir Bobby Robson Credit: Timm Cleasby / The Picture Foundry

Joe McElderry performs at last night's event at The Sage, Gateshead Credit: Timm Cleasby / The Picture Foundry

Mark Knopfler takes to the stage at the celebration of Sir Bobby's life Credit: Timm Cleasby / The Picture Foundry

Andre-Villas Boas joins Jim Rosenthal on stage Credit: Timm Cleasby / The Picture Foundry

Newcastle United's Alan Pardew takes to the stage at the event Credit: Timm Cleasby / The Picture Foundry

Last updated Tue 19 Feb 2013

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