Cruise ship Sir David Frost had heart attack on stops at Lisbon for body to be flown to UK
THE body of veteran broadcaster Sir David Frost has been moved today from the cruise ship he had a heart attack on and is set to be flown back to the UK.
The Queen Elizabeth cruise ship arrived at Lisbon at sunrise where ambulance workers removed the body of the 74-year-old journalist.
It is believed that Sir David's body will be flown back to Britain and a family funeral is expected to be held soon along with a memorial service.
Sir David's wife along with his three sons are said to be 'devastated' by the death of the broadcaster and journalist.
Sir David was on a cruise ship from Southampton to Lisbon and was due to give a talk to guests on the tour of the Mediterranean.
However, the renowned journalist was taken ill just hours after boarding the ship on Saturday and the following day his death was announced.
In a statement to BBC News, Sir David's family said: "His family are devastated and ask for privacy at this difficult time.
"A family funeral will be held in the near future and details of a memorial service will be announced in due course."
Sir David was famous for his political interviews, including a landmark discussion with former American President Richard Nixon.
In a series of interviews Sir David confronted Mr Nixon about the Watergate scandal which he famously apologised for.
Prime Minister David Cameron said Sir David was an extraordinary man who had 'made a huge impact on television and politics'.
He said: "The Nixon interviews were among the great broadcast moments - but there were many other brilliant interviews.
"He could be - and certainly was with me - both a friend and a fearsome interviewer."