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Apprentice star Stuart Baggs' funeral to take place in Douglas | |
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The funeral of The Apprentice star Stuart Baggs who died following an asthma attack will be held on the Isle of Man later. | The funeral of The Apprentice star Stuart Baggs who died following an asthma attack will be held on the Isle of Man later. |
The 27-year-old Plymouth entrepreneur lived on the island where his Bluewave telecommunications company was based. | The 27-year-old Plymouth entrepreneur lived on the island where his Bluewave telecommunications company was based. |
Mr Baggs' family has asked all those attending the service in Douglas to wear blue in his honour. | Mr Baggs' family has asked all those attending the service in Douglas to wear blue in his honour. |
He died from natural causes on 30 July at his home in Douglas, police said. | He died from natural causes on 30 July at his home in Douglas, police said. |
The service will be held at 14:00 BST at St Ninian's Church in the town. | The service will be held at 14:00 BST at St Ninian's Church in the town. |
Nearly 2,000 people have joined the 'wear Blue for Stu' Facebook tribute page - with hundreds sending in pictures weaning blue clothing. | Nearly 2,000 people have joined the 'wear Blue for Stu' Facebook tribute page - with hundreds sending in pictures weaning blue clothing. |
'Stand out character' | 'Stand out character' |
His family said they were overwhelmed by the amount of love and support they have received. | His family said they were overwhelmed by the amount of love and support they have received. |
Baggs launched his company Bluewave Communications in 2007 and, days before his death, had held a press conference to launch his latest product. | Baggs launched his company Bluewave Communications in 2007 and, days before his death, had held a press conference to launch his latest product. |
When he was aged 21 in 2010, he became the youngest ever candidate to appear on the BBC One show The Apprentice. | When he was aged 21 in 2010, he became the youngest ever candidate to appear on the BBC One show The Apprentice. |
Baggs, who was fired in the semi-final, became famous for his one-liners which included "Everything I touch turns to sold" and "I'm Stuart Baggs the brand". | Baggs, who was fired in the semi-final, became famous for his one-liners which included "Everything I touch turns to sold" and "I'm Stuart Baggs the brand". |
Following his death Lord Sugar was one of the first to pay tribute to the charismatic contestant tweeting that Baggs was "one of the stand out characters of The Apprentice." | Following his death Lord Sugar was one of the first to pay tribute to the charismatic contestant tweeting that Baggs was "one of the stand out characters of The Apprentice." |