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17/08/2006
Funeral held for wife of Darren Clarke
The funeral of the wife of Irish Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke, has taken place today.
Stars from throughout the sporting world attended the funeral of Heather Clarke, in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, in Portrush, County Antrim.
The 39-year-old mother of two, died at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London in the early hours of Sunday morning, following a long battle with cancer.
At today's service, Darren Clarke paid tribute to his wife's "courage and bravery" during her two-year ordeal.
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Stars from throughout the sporting world attended the funeral of Heather Clarke, in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, in Portrush, County Antrim.
The 39-year-old mother of two, died at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London in the early hours of Sunday morning, following a long battle with cancer.
At today's service, Darren Clarke paid tribute to his wife's "courage and bravery" during her two-year ordeal.
(EF)
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