100 'Enders stars attend Richard funeral

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Over 100 EastEnders cast members attended Wendy Richard's funeral earlier today, say tabloid reports.

Around 1,000 mourners paid tribute to the actress, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC soap, at St Marylebone Parish Church in London.

Todd Carty, Barbara Windsor, Steve McFadden, June Brown and Ricky Groves were among her former co-stars at the service.

Richard died from cancer last month, aged 65. Her husband John Burns was by her side at the Harley Street Clinic when she passed away.

An EastEnders spokesperson earlier told The Sun: "It goes without saying that we've reworked filming schedules so that any cast or crew wanting to pay their respects to Wendy Richard can of course attend her funeral.

"A large number of those who worked with Wendy will be attending so a minimal amount of filming will continue at Elstree."

When mourners arrived they were given an order of service, which apparently included the actress's famous chilli con carne recipe. The tracks 'In The Mood' and 'Spirit In The Sky' were played at this afternoon's ceremony.