'Comedy great' Ronnie Corbett dies aged 85
Ronnie Corbett, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers, has died aged 85, surrounded by his family, his publicist has said.
Family and celebrities to attend Ronnie Corbett funeral
The good and the great of British television entertainment are expected to pay their respects to comedian Ronnie Corbett at his funeral later today.
Corbett died last month aged 85 having been diagnosed with a suspected form of motor neurone disease.
The funeral service, which will be attended by family and friends, is to be held at the St John the Evangelist Church near his home in Shirley, Croydon, south London. The cortege will then move to a local crematorium.
The funeral will be followed by a private wake at a nearby golf club.
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Ronnie Corbett: 'Comedy great' dies aged 85
Corbett, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers, passed away surrounded by his family.