Sparkle and courage mark Julian Benson's funeral

Sparkle and courage mark Julian Benson's funeral

A sparkly cap was placed at the front of the coffin of the late dancer, choreographer and talent agent, Julian Benson, as his family and friends gathered for his funeral in Donnybrook this morning.

Julian Benson brought 'colour, love, joy and hope' to many, his funeral hears

The former judge on RTE’s Dancing with the Stars died at the age of 54 at St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin on 18 April.

Irish stars pay tribute as Julian Benson laid to rest

Faces of the Irish entertainment industry were out in force today as the late Julian Benson was laid to rest. The former Dancing With The Stars judge, who was known as Captain Sparkle during his time on the show, passed away from complications due to cystic fibrosis, which he was diagnosed with at the age of two. Rather than let the diagnosis define him, Julian spent his time embracing life, taking up dancing at age four, becoming a pro at age 1…

Celeb mourners pay their respects at Julian Benson's funeral

A host of Irish stars from far and wide travelled to Donnybrook in Dublin to pay their respects to the late Julian Benson. The dancer, choreographer and former Dancing with the Stars judge was laid to rest on Saturday, April 26 after his loved ones said a final goodbye at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Today's top videos As expected, among those in attendance were some of Julian's Dancing with the Stars family: judges Arthur Gourounlian and Br…