Hugh McIlvanney memorial service
A memorial service for Hugh McIlvanney will be held at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, London EC4 at 11.30am on Thursday 16 May.St Bride's is described as 'the spiritual home of the media' so it is a fitting venue for friends, family and former colleagues to remember Hugh, who passed away earlier this year after a long fight with cancer.
FWA Chairman Patrick Barclay, Hugh's close friend, said: “It will be quite an occasion as we celebrate the life of arguably the greatest sports writer of all. Already I have been made aware that many of Hugh’s admirers from outside journalism would like to join us. They would be more than welcome and I know that would be Hugh’s wish. If they have time to inform the FWA in advance, we’d really appreciate it and shall try to allocate seats.”
More details will follow in due course.
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Obviously I would love to be there to pay my respects after enjoying Hugh’s company all over the world. I hope I may be allocated a space.