
David Hockney's private funeral held with just two mourners
—Artist David Hockney, one of the most celebrated figures in 20th-century art, was farewelled in a low-key private funeral attended by only two mourners. The BBC and Guardian both reported on the intimate ceremony, which stood in stark contrast to Hockney's outsized global fame and influence. The Guardian specified that only two people attended the service, reflecting Hockney's reportedly private personal life in his final years.