Bob Hope laid to rest following private Mass

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Hope, who performed for millions of people in his career, was buried Wednesday following a private funeral Mass attended by about 100.

"There was a short Scripture reading at the cemetery, then all of us gave one final standing ovation and we left," said Johnny Grant, the honorary mayor of Hollywood, who accompanied Hope on countless United Service Organizations tours to entertain U.S. troops overseas.

Details of the funeral were a closely guarded family secret. Daughter Linda Hope joked Monday that her father was recently asked by wife Dolores where he wanted to be buried and the wisecracking Hope responded, "Surprise me."

The 100-year-old comedian, who triumphed in vaudeville, radio, television and films, died Sunday of pneumonia.