Cilla Black's tragic death- eery prediction, alone for hours and star-studded funeral

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Cilla Black was one of the most iconic British celebrities ever to grace our airwaves and screens.Born in Liverpool on May 27 1943, the legend started out as a singer in 1963 before going on to enjoy an incredible career of over 50 years in showbiz - where she received an OBE in 1997 for her services to entertainment.In the later years of her career, she became a famous TV presenter, hosting hit shows like Blind Date, Surprise Surprise and The Moment of Truth. Read More: Cilla Black and Ken Dodd gravestones vandalised with 'offensive' graffitiAfter securing multiple number one singles during her career, she also cemented her status as a beloved TV personality amid appearances on ITV's Loose Women.Sadly, Cilla passed away on August 1 2015 at the age of 72 - after being found dead by her eldest son Robert on the terrace of her luxury Spanish holiday home in the Costa del Sol, Spain.A haunting BAFTAs speech in 2014 saw Cilla predict her own death as she joked with the crowd while discussing Sheridan Smith's role in her life documentary: "Maybe I should die next year".She was honoured with the BAFTA Special award in 2014 and got a standing ovation as she stepped up to accept it from friend Paul O'Grady.At the time Cilla said: "My life is flashing before me.

It's a great honour, as is getting the BAFTA, that somebody in your own lifetime plays you."Sheridan Smith is a BAFTA-winning actress herself and I feel so honoured and so pleased.