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TV chef Keith Floyd laid to rest

Comedian Jim Davidson among mourners

Keith Floyd was carried out to the Stranglers' Waltz In Black

Keith Floyd's life was celebrated during an emotional funeral yesterday.

The chef, 65, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in June, died of a heart attack last month.

Over 300 family and friends turned up for the humanist service in Bristol.

Keith's body was carried in a coffin made of banana leaves.

Comedian Jim Davidson was among the mourners.

‘He was such a positive man in a very difficult world,' he said. ‘He was the first of a kind.

‘It didn't matter what he cooked, he would just swig that glass of wine and we all loved him.'

Celeb chefs Marco Pierre White and Jean-Christophe Novelli were unable to attend due to work commitments.

Marco is planning a party at his Knightsbridge restaurant next month to celebrate Keith's life.

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