When my wife and l heard about Cilla, we were both devastated.
Some 38 years ago, l contacted Cilla Black, and put through to her very large fan club.
This how we both met, and we will always treasure our memories of this brilliant Liverpool lass.
I have a funny feeling that Liverpool will grind to a halt on the day of her funeral.
She was the girl that brought us the sixties, and she was a normal working class girl who brought smiles to everyone.
RIP Cilla