Over 1,000 line streets to pay respect to Bernie Nolan

In the UK, more then a thousand people have lined the streets of Blackpool to pay their final respects to Bernie Nolan.

♥ RT @Stjarnorna: Nice to see so many people in Blackpool paying their respects to Bernie Nolan http://t.co/NaLn7tzsP4

— GEMMA PURRY (@GemmaPurry) July 17, 2013

The singer and actress died from cancer earlier this month at the age of 52.

Big turnout @Grand_Theatre for today's service for Bernie Nolan #funeral pic.twitter.com/0We4NMNvfq

— المختصة غدير نايف الدوسري (@StepBackShow) July 17, 2013

An incredibly emotional Thanksgiving service for Bernie Nolan- tears,laughter & some amazing tributes & footage! pic.twitter.com/qdDe5fYn9R

— Barry Robinson (@mrbarryrobinson) July 17, 2013

Here's the first picture of the funeral cortege at Bernie Nolan's funeral. Three page special in @The_Gazette Thurs pic.twitter.com/KJ26Ntjusq

— Andy Sykes (@AndyJSykes) July 17, 2013