Fans of Status Quo rocker Rick Parfitt urged to stay away from his private funeral

At a private event for family and friends on Thursday, the 68-year-old singer and guitarist who passed away on Christmas Eve will be laid to rest.

However, the official Status Quo fan organization, From The Makers Of, has begged band members not to attend the service. FTMO posted the following on their Facebook page: “We kindly ask that fans honor Rick’s family, friends, and management’s wishes by not attending what is effectively a private burial.

“We will be sending flowers on behalf of all Quo fans worldwide.”

The rock star passed away in Marbella, Spain, from a severe illness that resulted from problems from a shoulder injury. He had suffered three heart attacks, the first in 1997 and the second in 2011 and 2014.The Express Premium Banner
Rocker Rick Parfitt’s fans are advised not to attend his private funeral.
Following the revelation of information about the arrangements, fans of the late rocker Rick Parfitt of the famed Status Quo have been advised to avoid attending their hero’s funeral.
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Rocker Rick Parfitt’s fans have been advised not to attend their hero’s burial.
At a private event for family and friends on Thursday, the 68-year-old singer and guitarist who passed away on Christmas Eve will be laid to rest.

However, the official Status Quo fan group, From The Makers Of, has urged band members not to attend the service.

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FTMO posted the following on their Facebook page: “We kindly ask that fans honor Rick’s family, friends, and management’s wishes by not attending what is effectively a private burial.

“We will be sending flowers on behalf of all Quo fans worldwide.”

The rock star passed away in Marbella, Spain, from a severe illness that resulted from problems from a shoulder injury. He had suffered three heart attacks, the first in 1997 and the second in 2011 and 2014.

The Quo rocker said that at his prime, he would spend £500 on alcohol and £1,000 on cocaine per week.

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On Christmas Eve, Rick Parfitt passed away.
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Rick Parfitt’s funeral is attended by family and friends.
Given the uncertainty surrounding his inheritance, it is anticipated that his present wife, Lyndsay Parfitt, as well as his ex-wives, Marietta Boeker and Patty Beedon, who all had children with him, will attend his funeral.

Rick is believed to have owned several properties and commercial ventures, and Status Quo sold over 125 million records worldwide.

However, it’s unclear how his family will share his money.

The Quo rocker said that at his prime, he would spend £500 on alcohol and £1,000 on cocaine per week.