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Suzie Kennedy reflects on her friend James Whale’s funeral
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Suzie Kennedy2025-09-10T06:15:00
Suzie Kennedy reflects on the life of James Whale, the outspoken presenter whose funeral drew a remarkably diverse gathering.
Yesterday we said goodbye to our friend, radio and TV presenter, James Whale. In today’s divisive world, people are so often labelled as “goodies” or “baddies,” judged by those who never truly knew them. When James passed, I saw an outpouring of love, but also some cruel comments, which sadly sums up our twisted world. What struck me yesterday was the diversity of people who gathered. All so different, and unique, yet united by one thing: James loved them, and they loved James.
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