Showbizz In the Sint-Martinuskerk in Houthalen take friends, family and fans say goodbye Ketnetprinses Désirée Viola. The 26-year-old actress got a week ago from the life. Viola was best known for her role as princess Rose in the Studio 100 series ‘Prinsessia’. The church is already full to bursting. Outside there are fire pits for the people that the ceremony on the big screen want to follow.

Who is the family online wants condoleren you can do so via the Facebook page ‘Désirée’, which has already more than 1,000 likes. A lot of mom’s that have shared there photos of their children that the moments with their idol cherish. Something Patrick Breugelmans, the father of Désirée, very appreciates. “Everyone is asking where we can help, the answer is simple. Love her as she was. Create a golden edge around your memories,” he wrote on Facebook. The funeral is being filmed by the team around Pukkelpop, where he is part of.

A number of politicians, among whom Meryame Kitir (sp.(a) are present. Also Pukkelpopbaas Chokri and footballer Olivier Deschacht went just the church.

The family asked specifically for no flowers or wreaths to donate, but a donation to the Centre for the Prevention of Suicide. Deposits can be made via bank account BE24 4338 1416 1138 with the statement ‘Désirée’ or through The Warmest Week.

Anyone with questions about suicide can contact the Zelfmoordlijn on the toll-free number 1813 or via www.zelfmoord1813.be.