Debbie McGee Thanks Fans Following Paul Daniels’ Funeral

Friends and family of the late Paul Daniels gathered yesterday to pay tribute to the star at an intimate service in Buckinghamshire.

Today, Paul’s wife Debbie McGee took to Twitter to thank fans, friends and family for their support during what must have been a pretty tough day.

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She wrote:“A huge THANK YOU for all the wonderful messages yesterday. It was a very special day which I got through thanks to family & friends.”

The hearse arrived at Chilterns Crematorium, Buckinghamshire shortly after 12.15pm, as his wife, cloaked in black, exited a limousine to lead the tearful funeral procession.

While the mourners prepared to take the seats for the service, the ivory-white coffin marked with two joker playing cards was carried into Milton Chapel.

The casket was adorned with a beautiful bed of red roses, a photograph of Debbie McGee and a handwritten note from the widow, which read: “Love you always, Debbie xxx.”

A silver wand was placed on top of a blue suede pillow in tribute to Mr Daniels’ much-celebrated profession as one of the nation’s best-loved entertainers.

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Among the crowds were Daniels’ nephews and his three sons Paul, Gary and Martin. Other familiar faces included comedian Barry Cryer, television presenter Gloria Hunniford, actress Bonnie Langford and lyricist Don Black.

The funeral comes after the legendary star passed away at his home in Berkshire, aged 77, following an incurable brain tumour diagnosis.

Mr Daniels death was announced by his publicist and confirmed by his son Martin on March 17th.