Television presenter Kerri-Anne Kennerley has farewelled her beloved husband of 35 years at an emotional funeral in Sydney.
Family and friends gathered at All Saints Anglican Church in Woollahra on Monday to say good bye to John Kennerley, who died aged 78 on February 28.
He had suffered years of health challenges after falling over a small hedge while posing for photos after a golf tournament at Coffs Harbour in March 2016 that left him a quadriplegic.
Wearing a colourful floral outfit, the TV personality choked back tears as she lay her hand on his casket after the memorial service.
A mix of public figures were among the mourners, including Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove, media executive John Hartigan, Nine Network's Finance Editor Ross Greenwood as well as entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins.
Denise Scott, Angela Bishop and Joe Hildebrand, who work alongside Kerri-Anne on Studio 10, also attended.
After his accident John said his wife had been a constant presence and pillar of strength as he came to terms with his injuries.
"She has been the strength of my whole recovery," he said.
"Without her I don't think I would have attempted it but, as I say, she was there when I woke up and she has been with me every day."
The couple did not have children together, but were famously devoted to each other.
In announcing his death on Instagram, Kerri-Anne said, "It's with a heavy heart and awful sadness that I let you know that my beautiful husband John passed away."
"John, you were the love of my life."
She thanked the staff at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney for the care they provided to John in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to be made to Spinal Cure Australia www.spinalcure.org.au.
