Goodbye, Sweetie Darling’: Dame June Whitfield’s Absolutely Fabulous co-stars Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley join the actress’s family for her funeral after she passed away ‘peacefully in the night’ aged 93
- The service is taking place at the All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex with family and friends
- Late actress June Whitfield passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 29 last year
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Tearful mourners have started to arrive to pay their respects to late Absolutely Fabulous actress June Whitfield, who passed away in her sleep in December.
The actress’s co-stars Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley arrived at the church at All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex to join the the star’s family for the funeral.
Heartfelt messages and flowers have been laid outside the church before the service begins. The funeral is set to feature a selection of June’s favourite music and songs, including by Gershwin and Porter.
Jennifer Saunders (left) arrives at All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex, for the funeral of actress June Whitfield
Joanna Lumley (centre) and Julia Sawalha (left) arrive at All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex