Famous faces pay respects at funeral of Scots writer William McIlvanney
ByThe Courier Reporter
Authors, actors and politicians joined family and friends of writer William McIlvanney at the funeral of the Godfather of Tartan Noir. Former prime minister Gordon Brown, Rebus creator Ian Rankin and actors David Hayman and Tony Roper were among those who attended the service at Glasgow University to pay tribute to Mr McIlvanney, who died on December 5. Photo shows Mr McIlvanney's partner Siobhan (left) after the service.
Authors, actors and politicians joined family and friends of writer William McIlvanney at the funeral of the “Godfather of Tartan Noir”. Former prime minister Gordon Brown, Rebus creator Ian Rankin and actors David Hayman and Tony Roper were among those who attended the service at Glasgow University to pay tribute to Mr McIlvanney, who died on December 5.
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Famous faces pay respects at funeral of Scots writer William McIlvanney
