Drew Barrymore says her grandfather’s corpse was stolen from the morgue for ‘one last party’

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Drew Barrymore has confirmed a long-standing rumour that her grandfather’s corpse was stolen from a morgue for “one last party”. Hot Ones host Sean Evans suggested that three of the veteran actor’s friends were responsible for the kidnapping, namely Errol Flynn, the comedian WC Fields and the poet and anarchist Sadakichi Hartmann. Just prop the old bag up and have a last few rounds.” She continued: “I think death comes with so much morose sadness, and I understand that, but if it’s okay, just with me, if everyone can be really happy and celebratory and have a party, that would be my preference.” Barrymore said that the final adventures of her grandfather’s body served as the inspiration for a scene in the Julie Andrews comedy film SOB. She also said that she’s heard rumours that the cult comedy Weekend at Bernie’s, in which two friends pretend their dead boss is still alive, was also inspired by the fate of her grandfather.