Ann Widdecombe’s family announce public memorial after outpouring of support

Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on July 9 after being ‘hit in the head with a hammer 21 times’ (Picture: AFP) Ann Widdecombe’s family has announced a public memorial will be held for her later this year after she was found murdered in her bungalow. The former Tory-MP, 78, was found dead on July 9 after being ‘hit in the head with a hammer 21 times’. Her family thanked the public for their ‘wide expression of condolences’ but a private service which is being held in the coming weeks is invite-only. Their statement said: ‘We understand that there is significant public interest in the funeral of Ann Widdecombe. ‘A private service for family and close friends will be held in the coming weeks, and invitations for this ceremony have been distributed. Sign up for all of the latest stories Star