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Watch: Cyrille Regis celebrated through dance at Villa Park

An uplifting video from Cyrille Regis's wake at Villa Park has emerged on social media.

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Cyrille Regis's wake.

The legendary striker was remembered at a service of celebration at The Hawthorns last week.

More than 4,000 people attended the public service at the ground he made his name.

But afterwards, family members and close friends headed to Villa Park for the wake, where the theme of celebration continued.

The video has been watched more than 167,000 times and liked by more than 6,000 people.

Regis played for Albion, Villa, and Wolves during an illustrious career that also broke down racial barriers for future black footballers.

Today (Friday, February 9), would have been his 60th birthday.