Dec says farewell: TV presenter carries brother Dermott Donnelly’s coffin as Mass is held for Roman Catholic priest ahead of his burial in Newcastle – a month after his sudden death aged 55
Advertisement
Declan Donnelly served as pallbearer on Thursday evening as Mass was held ahead of his older brother Dermott’s funeral in Newcastle.
The popular TV personality joined friends a family for the Catholic service at the city’s St. Michael’s Church prior to his burial service in the north east on Friday morning.
Dermott Donnelly, a respected man Catholic priest, died from a suspected bleed on the brain on July 8 after being treated at North Durham hospital following a collapse at his Newcastle parish.
Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain’s Got Talent presenter Dec, 46, later confirmed the news on social media, writing: ‘I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.
‘We are all beyond devastated. Thank you for your messages of sympathy and support, they are appreciated.’
More to follow…
Declan Donnelly served as pallbearer on Thursday evening as Mass was held ahead of his older brother Dermott’s funeral in Newcastle.
***
Read more at DailyMail.co.uk