There was a Whole Lotta Love at the funeral of one of Led Zeppelin’s foremost historians on Wednesday.

Guitar hero Jimmy Page sent flowers to remember friend and fan Howard Mylett, who is taking his own Stairway to Heaven after suffering a heart attack.

Flowers spelling out the super-fan’s big love – ‘Led Zep’ – were carried into Woodvale Crematorium in Brighton.

Mr Mylett, 64, who lived with his wife Anita in Victoria Road, Portslade, was known by Led Zeppelin fans internationally.

He was also friendly with the band and had helped them in the past.

The last time he saw Jimmy Page was in November.

Fellow Led Zeppelin historian Dave Lewis, who runs the internet fanzine Tight But Loose, said Mr Mylett’s passing would leave a huge gap in the life of Led Zeppelin fans everywhere.

He said: “The response to Howard’s sad passing has been truly overwhelming – this display of affection has vividly illustrated the esteem Howard is held in by fans across the world. I know Anita has been deeply touched by this.

“Howard Mylett’s influence on generations of Led Zeppelin fans can never be understated. He was the first chronicler of their work and the original author.

Mr Mylett’s first printed work on Led Zeppelin appeared in the issue of the NME published prior to their Earls Court shows in May 1975.

It was described at the time as “A bible to the Zeppelin legions”.