Loved ones and celebrities attend television icon Bert Newton’s state funeral in Melbourne

Relatives and celebrities attend the state funeral of television icon Bert Newton in Melbourne

Relatives and celebrities attend the state funeral of television icon Bert Newton in Melbourne

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A state funeral for legendary Australian entertainer Bert Newton will be held on November 12, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne, Australia. Newton died on October 30th at his home at the age of 83. Newton was an award-winning actor who  -peared in Australian film and television for over 60 years.

November 12, 2021 – 12.27 p.m.

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral is reflected in the window of the hearse that carries Bert Newton’s coffin, which is covered with flowers and messages.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton says goodbye to her 46-year-old husband Bert Newton.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton and her family by hearse after Bert Newton’s funeral.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton and her family leave St. Patrick’s Cathedral after Bert Newton’s memorial service.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton and her family release white doves after Bert Newton’s funeral.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton and her family watch as Bert Newton’s coffin is carried out of St. Patrick’s Cathedral after the state memorial service.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton is comforted by Molly Meldrum as she leaves Bert Newton’s state funeral.Credit:Eddie Jim

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The people brave the dreary weather in Melbourne to pay their respects from afar at Bert Newton’s state funeral.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton and her family embrace as Bert Newton’s coffin is carried out of St. Patrick’s Cathedral after his state funeral.Credit:Simon Schlueter

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Daryl Somers speaks to media ahead of Bert Newton’s state funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Australian soprano and actress Marina Prior.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton kisses people waiting for Bert Newton’s state funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Molly Meldrum is  -proached by the media.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Former Premier of Victoria Jeff Kennett.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Eddie McGuire is stopped for a selfie before Bert Newton’s state funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.Credit:Eddie Jim

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TV and radio presenter Steve Vizard.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Celebrity chef and TV presenter Elizabeth Chong.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Molly Meldrum.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Anthony Albanese.Credit:Eddie Jim

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John-Michael Howson.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Sam Newman.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Prime Minister Daniel Andrews.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Governor of Victoria, the Honorable Linda Dessau AC.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Singer and actress Rhonda Burchmore.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew Guy.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Comedian and TV presenter Andy Lee.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Patti Newton and her family enter St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Bert Newton’s state funeral.Credit:Eddie Jim