Hundreds of mourners have turned out
for the funeral of author Sue Townsend in her home city of Leicester.
It began at the 1,500-seat De Montfort Hall at 13:30 BST and was shown on a
big screen outside.
There was a collection of music and readings by friends and family, including
Stephen Mangan, who played Adrian Mole in a TV adaptation of her best-known
book.
A private family cremation service was held afterwards
Stephen Mangan described Sue Townsend as "the warmest
person he had ever met"
The author, who was given the Honorary Freedom of Leicester, died in April
after a short illness.
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