28 Feb 2014

Memorial service for Charlotte Dawson

8:17 pm on 28 February 2014

New Zealand born model and celebrity Charlotte Dawson has been remembered with tears and laughter at a memorial service in Sydney.

More than 150 stars, celebrities and charity representatives gathered to farewell her.

The 47-year-old, who had suffered a public battle with depression, was found dead in her Sydney apartment last Saturday.

Guests were asked to wear bright colours to remember Dawson's colourful spirit and celebrate her wonderful and spectacular life.

AAP reports that Charlotte Dawson was cremated in a private family ceremony on Wednesday.