They were friends for decades, sharing a love of music – and a lorra lorra laughs.
And no doubt Cilla Black would have enjoyed the touching tribute from Cliff Richard, 85, in his annual calendar.
The singer has released images from his 2027 edition, including a shot of him wearing a tie-dye jacket and shorts, and standing at the back of a boat named ‘Cilla’.
Sir Cliff and Ms Black, who died in 2015 at the age of 72, had enjoyed a close friendship for more than 50 years and they both had holiday homes in Barbados where they spent time together.
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