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Ayeesha Walsh

Downcast Kim Kardashian joins J-Lo and Ben Affleck at socialite J.R. Ridinger's funeral

Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck led the stars saying their final goodbye to Miami businessman J.R. Ridinger at his funeral on Saturday.

The reality TV star was among a string of celebrity guests at the event put on to celebrate the life of the millionaire businessman who died in September at the age of 63.

Kim, 41, wore a long black knitted maxi dress to attend the event on Saturday as she arrived to pay her respects to the Market America founder.

Keeping her platinum blonde locks scrape back in a sleek bun, Kim accessorised her look with a pair of Balenciaga earrings and large dark futuristic sunglasses, carrying her belongings in a sparkling jewel-encrusted clutch bag.

Kim accessorised with Balenciaga earrings and large dark glasses (LDFL / SplashNews.com)
Kim looked sombre as she arrived at the memorial ceremony (LDFL / SplashNews.com)

Loren Ridinger confirmed her husband's death with a statement on Facebook as she shared that her heart had been 'ripped out' after he suffered a pulmonary embolism on a yacht in Croatia.

She wrote: "While I am unable to speak and I am in shock, you should know I am broken. My heart has been ripped out."

Loren then explained how her husband had been gone "in just a second," and asked fans to "pray and meditate for him."

Kim herself then posted a tribute to the CEO as she admitted he would be "so missed."

Jennifer and Ben arrived holding hands as they walked in to the bash (LDFL / SplashNews.com)
Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beats attended the star studded event (LDFL / SplashNews.com)

She said: "Memories were what both of you were best at creating. Experiences for everyone, a place where everyone felt so loved and special. JR will be so missed. I will always be here for you guys. I love you so much."

She also mentioned how her memories would "last a lifetime," and that her heart "breaks" for his daughter Amber.

The Ridinger's were very active on the social scene meaning the couple had a long list of celebrity friends - many of whom were there to mark his life.

Jennifer and Ben, meanwhile, held hands as they arrived at the bash, with both stars opting for traditional black attire.

Ben looked slick in a three-piece suit, with Jennifer wearing a plunging black strappy gown and black peep-toe platform heels as they headed into the event with her 14-year-old child Emme joining them.

The couple - who got married in July after reigniting their romance - were not joined by their other children, Jennifer’s son Max, 14, and Ben’s children Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, 10.

Ben looked slick in a three-piece suit, with Jennifer wearing a plunging black strappy gown (LDFL / SplashNews.com)
DJ Khaled was also in attendance (LDFL / SplashNews.com)

Jennifer was later seen performing at the memorial alongside fellow guest chart-topper Alicia Keys who attended with her husband Swizz Beats.

Other attendees included Larsa Pippen, Jamie Foxx, and DJ Khaled.

While Khloe Kardashian didn't join her sister Kim at the even she paid tribute online as she offered her condolences to his family.

She wrote: "Your love for one another will never end! It is infinite! I am so so so sorry! I’m praying."

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