Entertainment stars join mourners to say final farewell at funeral of Barry Chuckle

The 73-year-old, real name Barry Elliott, died on August 5 after finding fame alongside his brother Paul as the Chuckle Brothers.

Comics Billy Pearce and Roy Chubby Brown, the Nolan Sisters, actor John Altman were among around 200 mourners who attended his funeral at the New York Stadium, home of his beloved Rotherham United on Friday.

The crowds applauded as the funeral procession made its way into the stadium and Paul could be seen wiping away the tears when he saw the crowds.

Billy Pearce said: "It's a sad day but also to think these two lads from Rotherham have done this - brought this many people out - is quite an accolade really. As we say around here, it's a right feather in his cap.

"It's a celebration of a wonderful life. I always think that as a comic you are only as good as how many people you've made laugh and for Paul and Barry it's millions. People absolutely love them."

The hearse had a floral tribute on which spelled out 'Dad' and mourners wore Rotherham United shirts. The duo were both made honorary life presidents of the club in 2007.

Current Millers manager Paul Warne and his assistant Richie Barker attended the funeral along with club captain Richard Woodand midfielder Will Vaulks

Will said: "I speak to Paul Chuckle quite a bit because he's a big Rotherham fan and he message me and asked if I would like to come.

"With them both being such local legends - they're probably the most famous two people from Rotherham - the least we can do is show our respects."

Richard said: "We are here to represent the lads and show our respects. Their TV programmes put Rotherham on the map and everybody loved Chucklevision.