Dame June Whitfield - TV stars join family for West Sussex funeral

By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jan 2019, 14:00 GMT
Updated 7th Feb 2019, 17:51 GMT

Absolutely Fabulous co-stars Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley were among the mourners at the funeral of TV star Dame June Whitfield at All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex, today.

The celebration of the Life of June Rosemary Aitchison was attended by, among others, actresses Nerys Hughes and Julia Sawalha, plus TV presenter Gyles Brandreth. June Whitfield died on December 29, aged 93.

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June Whitfield's funeral at All Hallows Church, Tillington, West Sussex. Jennifer Saunders. Photo by Derek Martin Photography.placeholder image
June Whitfield's funeral at All Hallows Church, Tillington, West Sussex. Jennifer Saunders. Photo by Derek Martin Photography.
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Julia Sawalha and Joanna Lumley.
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Joanna Lumley at the funeral
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June Whitfield's funeral at All Hallows Church, Tillington, West Sussex.
Mourners arrive at June Whitfield's funeral at All Hallows Church, Tillington, West Sussex.placeholder image
Mourners arrive at June Whitfield's funeral at All Hallows Church, Tillington, West Sussex.
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