Declan Donnelly was supported by his best friend and TV co-star Ant McPartlin at the funeral of his late brother, Father Dermot Donnelly, which took place on Friday.
Declan Donnelly was among the mourners who carried the coffin of his brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, to St Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle for a Requiem Mass.
Catholic priest, Fr Donnelly, died aged 55 after he suffered from a sudden serious illness.
His death was announced on July 8 by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, who said in a statement that the priest “died peacefully in hospital this afternoon”.
The bishop said the news “has come as a great shock to all of us,” adding, “Please pray for the peace of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.”
His devastated brother later confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: “I am devastated to tell you that my dear brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.
“We are all beyond broken. Thank you for your messages of sympathy and support, they are appreciated.”
Donnelly was photographed Thursday preparing to say his final goodbyes to his late brother, carry his coffin into the church.
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