Sir Cliff Richard will sing Faithful One at friend Cilla Black’s funeral

Tribute: Sir Cliff Richard will perform at Cilla Black's funeral
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Jennifer Ruby20 August 2015
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Sir Cliff Richard will perform a song at friend Cilla Black’s funeral, it has been revealed.

In a moving tribute to the late star, Sir Cliff will sing his hit song Faithful One at St Mary’s Church in Woolton later today.

The ceremony, which has been organised by Black’s sons will also include readings and prayers by a number of her showbiz friends.

Jimmy Tarbuck is set to read a Prayers of the Faithful, which will also pay tribute to Black’s late husband, Bobby, who died in 1999 and her daughter, Ellen, who passed away in 1975.

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Friend Paul O’Grady will also read a special tribute to the star to close the funeral service, as will Christopher Biggins.

The late entertainer’s sons Robert, 45, and Ben, 41, are also expected to read prayers.

Black’s agent has told The Mirror: “This will be a difficult day but it will be a celebration of her life. The boys have put the funeral together with as much of Cilla’s wishes and her choices as they can.”

Thousands of mourners and fans are expected to take to the streets of Liverpool to pay their respects later today.

Black’s family have respectfully asked fans not to gather at the church but to line the two mile stretch of the funeral cortege route.

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