Stuart Broad
English former cricketer and commentator
Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Death & what remains
What song would you like played at your funeral?
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Louis Smith
English artistic gymnast
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, by Roberta Flack.
Chris Froome
British cyclist
Scatterlings Of Africa, by Johnny Clegg.
Ivan Lendl
Czech and American tennis player
I am not thinking about dying yet.
Kevin Pietersen
English cricketer
We Weren’t Born To Follow by Bon Jovi.
Serena Williams
United States professional tennis player, 1995–2022
Oh, I am not thinking about that yet.
Denise Lewis
Heptathlete and broadcaster
I’m living for ever, so I won’t be having one. But just in case, I can imagine My Way by Frank Sinatra belting out as I’m cremated or put in the ground.
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