And pop stars Chrissie Hynde and Sir Bob Geldof have teamed up with Gilmour to record a song of support.
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The temple has attracted attracted high profile guests including Boy George, Chrissie Hynde , Russell Brand and Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Peta is one of the world's largest animal rights organisations and its other celebrity supporters include former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and Chrissie Hynde.