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02/03/2012
Comic Legend Comes Home
Frank Carson's body has returned to Belfast.
The comedian's open coffin was displayed in a funeral parlour where he grew up in north Belfast and family, friends and fans have been paying tributes.
His funeral will be held at St Patrick's Church at 11.30am on Saturday.
The 85-year-old died last Wednesday following a long battle with stomach cancer.
Since his death he has been remembered in many tributes by television personalities.
A book of condolence was opened in the City Hall last week.
(CD/GK)
The comedian's open coffin was displayed in a funeral parlour where he grew up in north Belfast and family, friends and fans have been paying tributes.
His funeral will be held at St Patrick's Church at 11.30am on Saturday.
The 85-year-old died last Wednesday following a long battle with stomach cancer.
Since his death he has been remembered in many tributes by television personalities.
A book of condolence was opened in the City Hall last week.
(CD/GK)
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