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Famous guests included Gemma Collins, Dean Gaffney, Christopher Maloney, Darren Day , Matt Willis and James Bourne. BBC News reported guest performers will include Dina Carroll, Melba Moore, Russell Thompkins Jr. and Peabo Bryson. brought him unlikely stardom in the UK. Taxi driver killed in head-on collision with drug-driver, Heartbroken: Danniella looked distraught as she left the service in the arms of her close friend Christopher Maloney, Lean on me: Christopher was an emotional crutch for the former soap star, who both starred alongside David in Celebrity Big Brother, Saying their goodbyes: Ex EastEnders star Dean Gaffney, TV presenter Denise Welch and Big Brother star Christopher all attended the service in London, Arriving: Former Girls Aloud singer and actress Sarah Harding wore head to toe black with some statement accessories, Part of his circle: Sarah posted a heartfelt open letter to David following his death earlier this month in London, Sudden loss: Sarah called the US star 'a true enigmatic and charismatic,' in her tribute, adding: 'You never failed to entertain and amuse us with your wicked sense of humour and sometimes unbelievably outrageous stories', Friends: TV personality Lizzie Cundy was among the guests, with the star often spotted with David during his regular nights out in London, Support: Lizzie hugged a fellow mourner as she chatted with David's friends and family outside the London crematorium, Soap stars: Coronation Street actors Jimmi Harkishin and Ryan Thomas arrived together. At Gest'sfuneral, a video showing him talking about his life and friendship with the King of Pop was screened, The Mirror reported. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. The insider continued: 'During one conversation, he said he would want to be dressed as Liza to give all of us one final laugh. You will be greatly missed. ", Before the service Dean Gaffney,who attended with a mystery blond, said: "David will be sorely missed.

Dean Gaffney attends the funeral of the entertainer, Christopher Maloney attends the funeral (Getty Images ). The tour was named after a mix-up on this year's Celebrity Big Brother, on which Gest was a contestant. She said that when they were six, he found out where Sonny and Cher lived and after knocking on the door and turning on his charm, they were invited in for cookies. Gest died at The Four Seasons Hotel in London aged 62. Gest had left the Celebrity Big Brother house in January after 13 days, for unknown medical reasons. ', Famous marriage: David tied the knot with singer Liza in a £2.4million ceremony in New York 2002 with his childhood best friend Michael Jackson acting as best man, Fat cat 'Lasagne" up for adoption in heartwarming video. The Alive With Soul tour includes nine dates, beginning on 1 July at York's Barbican Centre and wrapping up in Nottingham on 13 July. Gest died at the Four Seasons hotel in Canary Wharf, London, earlier this month aged 62. Several of Gest's former co-stars posted messages about him on social media. ", Christopher Maloney said: "I am absolutely devastated, he was such a great guy. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Full Seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians on Peacock!