Friday, 19 September 2014

Photos from Nicole Kidman's dad's funeral where she delivered an emotional eulogy

A distraught Nicole Kidman broke down in tears as she said her final goodbye to her father Dr Antony Kidman on Friday at his funeral in Sydney.
The A-list Hollywood actress was supported by her husband Keith Urban and their two daughters Sunday Rose, six, and Faith Margaret, three, at the service held at St Francis Xavier Church on the North Shore.
Dr Kidman passed away at the age of 75 last week in Singapore, following a suspected heart attack.
Wearing dark sunglasses, Nicole cried and held her eldest daughter Sunday to her chest as pallbearers walked Antony's coffin to the waiting hearse.
After laying the coffin down, husband Keith then enveloped Nicole in a hug.
As churchgoers filtered out of the ceremony, Nicole held her daughters close to her knees and dabbed her eyes with a tissue.
The congregation looked on as the hearse drove away, with several of Antony's grandchildren, including younger daughter Antonia's six children, waving at the departing vehicle.
Sixtie's Australian anthem The Carnival Is Over by the Seekers played out to the congregation, as two priests emerged from the church first.
They were closely followed by seven pallbearers carrying the coffin, which was lead by Urban and Antonia's second husband Craig Marran.
Channel Nine news reader Peter Overton also acted as a pallbearer.

Nicole's husband Keith acted as pallbearer at the funeral along with Channel Nine news reader Peter Overton
Nicole was comforted by Keith as they arrived for the funeral at St Francis Xavier Church in Sydney's North Shore
Flowers for grandpa: Nicole and Keith were surrounded by their two daughters and also the children of the actress's younger sister Antonia. Sunday Rose was seen carrying some white roses for her grandfather
Urban was one of seven pallbearers to carry Dr Kidman's coffin out of the church
Close knit: United in grief, the family entered the church during the sun-drenched afternoon to say goodbye to Dr Kidman
Nicole's sister Antonia also wore black as she continues to mourn the death of her father
Friends: Nicole's close friend Russell Crowe and his ex-wife Danielle Spencer also attended the service 
Channel Ten host Jessica Rowe was also seen outside the church 
It was adorned with yellow and purple flowers and carried by six pall bearers.
Before the service a hearse carrying Dr Kidman's coffin arrived at the church
Solemn: As churchgoers filtered out of the ceremony, Nicole held her daughters close to her knees and held back tears 
United: Nicole rushed home to be by her mother and sister's side, arriving back in Sydney on Sunday morning alongside Keith and their two lookalike girls 

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous00:43

    I taught they said he fell, now its an heart attack?

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