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Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney

The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

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What happened The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
The headline split The left frames it as "David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners". The center frames it as "Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney".
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Left / center-leftDavid Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners

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CenterLow-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney

BBC News · Center · News report

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BBC NewsNews report · Jun 21, 1:08 PM

Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney

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The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

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The Guardian UKNews report · Jun 21, 12:06 PM

David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners

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Artist had requested only his partner and great-nephew attend, with memorial services planned in places he lived Only two people attended David Hockney’s funeral last week – in line with th...

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