'Today should be a Cilla-bration' says friend

Thousands of fans are expected to line the streets of Liverpool for the funeral of Cilla Black.

In line with her wishes, her headstone will read simply: "Here lies Cilla the singer".

Chris O' Dell was a former executive producer on Blind Date and Tommy Sandhu was a contestant on the programme, later becoming the voice of "Our Graham".

They were both friends with Cilla and will be going to the funeral.

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