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Sir Rod Stewart pays tribute to 'lifelong Rangers fan' brother Bob on day of funeral

Sir Rod Stewart has paid tribute to his brother Bob who died in November at the age of 88.

The musician shared touching words about his sibling following his funeral on Friday. Bob, who was a lifelong Rangers fan, was laid to rest in a coffin draped in his beloved team's flag.

Sir Rod, 77, took to social media to share the order of service, which featured a smiley picture of Bob in his younger days. He wrote: "I said Farewell to my Brother Bob today, with his coffin draped in a Rangers flag (life long Glasgow Rangers fan). We loved our game days up in Scotland together.

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"Now he joins Brother Don, rest in peace boys. Two of my best mates gone within just a few months."

The star was met with an outpouring of love from fans and loved ones, including wife Penny and daughter Ruby.

One well-wisher wrote: "It’s difficult to lose siblings. My condolences to you and your family. God bless."

Another said: "May your wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort in this difficult time."

Announcing the news of Bob's sad passing last year, Sir Rod said: "It’s with great sadness that I announce the loss of my brother Bob last night, who joins my brother Don on the great football pitch in the sky.

‘I’ve lost two of my best mates in the space of two months. RIP Don and Bob ‘irreplaceable buddies’."

The death came just a few months after Sir Rod's brother Don passed away aged 96.

In an Instagram post at the time, the singer told his followers it had been a ‘devastating’ time.

The Celtic daft singer was the youngest of five children of Robert Stewart and Elsie Gilbart. His two brothers and two sisters were born in Scotland before the family moved south of the border to London, where Rod was born.

Sir Rod and Bob shared a love for football, despite the pair supporting opposing teams, with the late Bob a Rangers supporter. However, the singer admits he never had any fights with his sibling over the issue.

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