Packed cathedral says farewell to D'Oliveira (From Worcester News)
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Packed cathedral says farewell to D'Oliveira
4:57pm Friday 27th January 2012 in Local
Sir Michael Parkinson was a guest speaker at the D'Oliveira commemorative service.
WORCESTER Cathedral was filled to capacity this afternoon for a thanksgiving service in memory of cricket legend Basil D'Oliveira.
Big names from the world of sport and beyond gathered to pay tribute to a man who changed the world, with his pivotal role in the opposition to South African apartheid.
Among those who spoke in tribute at the service was veteran broadcaster Michael Parkinson, who described his friend as a "truly remarkable man".
• For a full report and more pictures see tomorrow's Worcester News.
