THE funeral of Olympic medal-winning sailor Andrew Simpson will be held in his hometown of Sherborne tomorrow.
The 36-year-old died on May 9 in San Francisco, where he was training for this summer's America's Cup.
His grieving family and friends will attend his funeral at Sherborne Abbey at 1pm tomorrow, followed by a celebration of his life at Sherborne Castle.
Mourners have been asked to bring along any photos they have of Andrew to be placed on a memory wall and have been told that they do not need to wear black clothes.
They are also invited to make donations to a children's sailing charity that will be set up in Andrew's memory.
Andrew, who was affectionately known as 'Bart,' leaves a wife Leah and two young children Freddy and Hamish.
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