[HIGHLIGHTS] Crowded church and red roses as a final farewell to Roberto Cavalli

The Basilica of San Miniato al Monte in Florence is packed for the funeral of Roberto Cavalli, the Florentine designer who passed away last Friday at the age of 83. Many representatives from the world of fashion participate in the last farewell to Cavalli.

Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi sent a wreath of flowers. For the Municipality of Florence, the deputy mayor Alessia Bettini and the welfare councilor SaraFunaro are present. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2pm in the church of San Miniato al Monte. For more information, visit www.cavalli.com. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. In the UK, call the suicide prevention line on 0800 273 8255.