Richard Attenborough: star-studded memorial held

Memorial was ‘so beautiful’ says Michael Caine

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 22:49

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A star-studded memorial to film legend Richard Attenborough has been held in the majestic quarters of Westminster Abbey in central London.

The actor and Oscar-winning director died in August last year.

His brother, acclaimed television host David Attenborough, was joined on Tuesday by actors Michael Caine, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, John Hurt, the model Twiggy and others.

“It was brilliant. So beautiful,” Caine said after the hour-long event. Dench called the memorial “absolutely perfect”.

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Actress Jane Seymour arrives for a memorial service for actor and director Richard Attenborough at Westminster Abbey in London March 17, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN - Tags: OBITUARY)

Judi Dench and daughter Finty Williams arrive at Westminster Abbey in London for the memorial service of film legend Richard Attenborough, who died in August last year. Tuesday March 17, 2015. (AP Photo/PA, Stefan Rousseau) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

Actor John Hurt arrives for a memorial service for actor and director Richard Attenborough at Westminster Abbey in London March 17, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN - Tags: OBITUARY)

Michael Caine and his wife Shakira arrive at Westminster Abbey in London for the memorial service of film legend Richard Attenborough, who died in August last year. Tuesday March 17, 2015. (AP Photo/PA, Stefan Rousseau) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

Guests holds leaflets with a portrait of British actor and director Richard Attenborough during a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in central London on March 17, 2015. Attenbourough died on August 24, 2014. AFP PHOTO / POOL / JACK HILL

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