Ant McPartlin supports Declan Donnelly at brother Father Dermott Donnelly's funeral

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Declan Donnelly laid his brother to rest today after his tragic death earlier this month.Father Dermott Donnelly's funeral took place at St Mary’s Cathedral in the family's hometown of Newcastle.The Catholic priest passed away on July 8 after he was rushed to hospital.The 55-year-old had a famously close relationship with his TV star younger brother.Britain's Got Talent host Declan, 46, was surrounded by his loved ones and those close to his sibling to bid him farewell.Declan was supported by his wife Ali as his family and mourners attended the funeral, while photographers were invited outside the church.The TV star wore a black suit, waist coat and tie along with a white shirt as he gathered outside the cathedral in Newcastle with his relatives.A Requiem Mass, which was live-streamed on YouTube, was held for popular priest Father Dermott at the cathedral at 12pm.Dec's TV best friend Ant McPartlin, who paid tribute to his pal's brother on Twitter following the sad news of his passing, was spotted arriving at the Newcastle cathedral ahead of the ceremony.

He wore a black suit, white shirt and black tie while he was accompanied by his wife Anne-Marie.A hearse carrying Father Donnelly's coffin was photographed heading to St Mary’s Cathedral, followed by a procession of black cars.The venue was packed with Dec's sibling's loved ones as they bid farewell to the beloved priest in a Catholic service.Meanwhile, those wishing to pay their respects to Father Dermott had been invited to use alternative spaces in person and virtually as it will be streamed online as well as being shown in nearby St Michael’s Church.A statement from the family ahead of the service read: "Due to limited space in the Cathedral, we would encourage those