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Cilla Black's Family Blast ‘Disrespectful' Fans Who Gatecrashed Private Burial Of The Star

Cilla Black's Family Blast ‘Disrespectful' Gatecrashers Of Star's Private Burial
Ashley Percival
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The family of Cilla Black have blasted “disrespectful” and “ghoulish” fans who crashed the showbiz legend’s private burial, following her funeral service earlier this week.

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The singer-turned-presenter was laid to rest on Thursday (20 August) in her hometown of Liverpool, and while the service at St. Mary’s Church had been a public affair, Cilla’s loved ones had asked that her burial remained completely private.

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Cilla Black died earlier this month, aged 72

However, gatecrashers turned up at the cemetery in Allerton, Liverpool, where they took invasive pictures and filmed footage of the star’s coffin.

The Sun reports that one fan posted pictures on his public Facebook page, and bragged about being “honoured to have been so close watching the burial of Cilla and to be stood with Sir Tom Jones and Sir Cliff Richard”.

The paper also claims that Cilla’s wake at the Liverpool Hilton hotel was also invaded by a “notorious celebrity stalker”.

A spokesperson for the family said: “Having given unprecedented public access, we asked that the burial was to be private for the family.

“The media respected that 100 per cent. For someone to do this is not only disrespectful but also ghoulish.

“The best public tribute to Cilla the singer is putting her back at No1 — just where she wanted.”

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Fans lined the streets to pay respects to Cilla on Thursday

Cilla’s grave has now been opened up to the public, where hundreds of mourners have visited to lay flowers and pay their respects to the legendary entertainer.

The Mirror reports that extra cemetery staff may have to be drafted in due to the sheer number of people who have turned up.

One worker told the paper: “We’ve never seen anything like it. People have been coming non-stop since she was buried.

"It went on late into Thursday evening, and hasn’t stopped all day today. We might have to put extra staff on soon to cope.”

Cilla has been buried in a plot next-but-one to the grave of her parents, John and Priscilla White.

She died on 1 August aged 72, suffering a stroke after falling and hitting her head on the terrace of her Spanish villa.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Sir Tom Jones arrives for the funeral of Cilla Black at St Mary's RC Church in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960Âs and went on to be one of TVÂs highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben A. Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Carol Vorderman attends the funeral of Cilla Black at St Mary's Catholic Church on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Sir Tom Jones arrives for the funeral of Cilla Black at St Mary's RC Church in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960Âs and went on to be one of TVÂs highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben A. Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Bob Carolgees attends the funeral of Cilla Black at St Mary's Catholic Church on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Lorraine Chase attends the funeral of Cilla Black at St Mary's Catholic Church on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Carol Vorderman attends the funeral of Cilla Black at St Mary's Catholic Church on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Well wishers gather around a funeral car with a floral tribute spelling 'Cilla' in red roses before the hearse leaves funeral director's B. Jenkins & Sons on Church Road North in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960Âs and went on to be one of TVÂs highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: A well wisher places a flower on the funeral car carrying Cilla Black's hearse before it leaves funeral director's B. Jenkins & Sons on Church Road North in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960Âs and went on to be one of TVÂs highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: The funeral cortege of Cilla Black leaves B Jenkins and Son on Church Road North as it makes its way to St Mary's RC Church in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960?s and went on to be one of TV?s highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: The funeral cortege of Cilla Black leaves B Jenkins and Son on Church Road North as it makes its way to St Mary's RC Church in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960Âs and went on to be one of TVÂs highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Cilla Black's hearse leaves B Jenkins and Son on Church Road North as it makes its way to St Mary's RC Church in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960Âs and went on to be one of TVÂs highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: A floral tribute for Cilla Black is seen as the hearse leaves B Jenkins and Son on Church Road North as it makes its way to St Mary's RC Church in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960Âs and went on to be one of TVÂs highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: A member of the public arrives outside St Mary's Catholic Church on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960's and went on to be one of TV's highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images) (credit:Dave Thompson via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Members of the public arrive outside St Mary's Catholic Church on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960's and went on to be one of TV's highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images) (credit:Dave Thompson via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Members of the public arrive outside St Mary's Catholic Church on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960's and went on to be one of TV's highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images) (credit:Dave Thompson via Getty Images)
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Well wishers gather before Cilla Black's hearse leaves funeral director's B. Jenkins & Sons on Church Road North in Woolton on August 20, 2015 in Liverpool, England. Singer and TV host Cilla Black died on the 1st August at her home in Spain after a head injury caused by a fall. She is best known for a number of hits in the 1960Âs and went on to be one of TVÂs highest earning stars with shows including Blind Date and Surprise Surprise regularly being watched by millions of viewers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)

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