Eddie Large’s funeral will be taking place today (24 April), three weeks after his death. The Little and Large comedian passed away on 2 April, aged 78, after contracting coronavirus in hospital.

He will be laid to rest at South Bristol Crematorium, with 10 close family and friends thought to be attending the service – and comedy sidekick Syd Little reading a eulogy.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, his funeral will be kept small – with those who appearing observing social distancing guidelines.

And, according to ITV News, his family have asked local fans to give the comedy legend a send-off he deserves by waving his funeral cortege off from their homes.

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