Benedict Cumberbatch has paid tribute to a young fan of Sherlock who's passed away.
Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes
The actor plays the title role in the BBC One series, and sent a letter to the family of 14-year-old Eve Shepherd who died earlier this month after suffering problems with her breathing.
In a letter read to the packed church where people gathered for Eve's ceremony, Benedict wrote: "I send my deepest sympathies to Eve's family.
"To lose someone so young who fought for her health all her life must be beyond endurance. I wish I could be there but sadly am filming the show she loved.
"God rest her soul. With all my love and sympathies, Benedict xxx."
Eve was born 12 weeks prematurely, weighing just 1lb 9oz, but defied all odds and went through over 200 operations including a tracheotomy.
Some mourners wore Sherlock-style deer hats to the church, with the procession exiting the venue to the hit series' theme music.
Her father Mark later paid tribute to his daughter alongside Eve's mother, Jane.
He said: "Eve would find this funny, she was a big TV and film fan.
"She would be giggling her head off at the thought she was in the paper. But she would be so happy about the letter from Benedict, she was a huge fan."
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