Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says
Summary
Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, died earlier this month from head injuries. Her family announced a private funeral for close friends and relatives will happen soon, followed by a public memorial later this year.Key Facts
- Ann Widdecombe was 78 years old and found dead at her home in Dartmoor.
- She died from serious head injuries, reportedly caused by being hit with a hammer.
- A private funeral service will be held soon for family and close friends only.
- A public memorial event will be arranged later in the year with details to be announced.
- Widdecombe was a Conservative MP for 23 years and held ministerial roles in the 1990s.
- She participated in the TV show Strictly Come Dancing in 2010 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.
- Later in life, she was elected as a Member of the European Parliament for the Brexit Party.
- Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with her murder; a trial date is set for June 2027.
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