EastEnders stars and fans mourn funnyman Reid

COMEDIAN and actor Mike Reid had the last laugh yesterday as mourners attended his funeral in their throngs.

EastEnders stars and fans mourn funnyman Reid

The 67-year-old’s coffin was carried into Little Easton Parish Church, Essex, accompanied by his 1970s chart hit Ugly Duckling. His hearse, complete with a floral duck on the roof, arrived in a cortege. Dozens of his fans congregated outside to hear the service relayed on speakers.

Several past and present cast members of EastEnders — where Reid made his name as Frank Butcher — attended, including Barbara Windsor, June Brown, Pam St Clement, Sid Owen and Michael Greco.

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