Declan Donnelly 'to bid emotional farewell' to late brother at Newcastle funeral
X Factor host Declan Donnelly is preparing “to bid an emotional farewell” to his older brother Father Dermott Donnelly, who sadly passed away at the age of 55 earlier this month. Half of popular duo Ant & Dec, Declan, 46, will head up to his hometown of Newcastle for his brother’s funeral that is due to take place on Friday. His presenter partner, Ant McPartlin, also 46, is expected to join his friend at the service as well as many relatives from Ant's parents’ native Ireland.