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Cilla Black funeral: Fans and stars mourn 'Liverpool's Cinderella'

Family, friends and fans gathered to pay their final respects to Cilla Black at her funeral in her home city of Liverpool.

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ITV Director of Television: We all grew up with Cilla

Cilla presented ITV's hit shows Blind Date and Surprise Surprise. Credit: PA

Peter Fincham, Director of Television at ITV, described Cilla Black as "one of Britain's best loved entertainers".

We all grew up with Cilla Black, she was one of Britain's best loved entertainers, a hugely talented singer and, among many other things, presenter of ITV's massive hit shows Blind Date and Surprise Surprise.

Our deepest sympathies go to her family and friends.

– Peter Fincham, Director of Television at ITV

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