Declan Donnelly breaks down in tears as he pays emotional tribute to brother at funeral

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Declan Donnelly was overcome with emotion as he paid tribute to his brother at his funeral.The Britain's Got Talent host, 46, broke down in tears as he opened up about the memories he shared with Father Dermott Donnelly in front of mourners at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle on Friday (July 29).Dermott, who had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church, died aged 55 earlier this month in hospital after falling seriously ill.READ MORE: Emotional Ant McPartlin supports pal Declan Donnelly at brother Dermott's funeralHis body was received into St Michael's Church in the city's West End on Thursday (July 28) evening.Declan, 46, was spotted carrying his brother's coffin into church surrounded by mourners.Speaking in front of the church, Declan said: "Unfortunately, today the world is now a slightly worse place because Dermott is no onger with us.He still had so much more he wanted to do."We can't believe he's gone.

We can't understand why he's gone. We trust god has took him because his talents are needed elsewhere."We as a family miss him immeasurable.

Rest in Peace DermottThe service was held at the church where Declan, 46, married Ali Astall in 2015, officiated by his brother.In a heartbreaking tribute to his beloved brother following his death, the TV star said he was "beyond devastated" in a tweet.It read: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.

We are all beyond devastated. Thank you for your messages of sympathy and support, they are appreciated."Ant added at the time: " 'Fr Dermott you were the kindest, wisest man I knew.