Glen Michael funeral to be held in Ayr as tributes paid to Scots TV icon
The funeral of beloved STV entertainer Glen Michael will take place in Ayr following his death earlier this month.
The much-loved variety performer and broadcaster passed away peacefully at his home in South Ayrshire on July 9, after a short illness. He was 98.
His funeral service will be held at Masonhill Crematorium on Wednesday at around 3.30pm. Born Cecil Buckland in Devon in 1926, Michael adopted the stage name Glen Michael, inspired by his admiration for bandleader Glenn Miller.
His entertainment career began during World War II, performing alongside his wife Beryl for British troops, before he later joined the RAF.
Michael became a household name in Scotland thanks to his long-running STV children's programme Cartoon Cavalcade , which first aired in 1966. The show, which he wrote and presented, ran for 26 years and earned him legendary status with generations of young viewers.
Bobby Hain, STV's Managing Director of Audience, paid tribute, said: 'We are deeply saddened to hear that Glen Michael has passed away. Glen was a wonderful performer and personality, and we know that many viewers will have very fond memories of him.
'He was an STV legend, with Glen Michael's Cavalcade a particular favourite for children across Scotland during its 26-year run.
'Our thoughts are with his family at this time, and we send them our deepest condolences.'
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