Grieving Megan Gale joins 200 mourners to bid farewell to her brother after he mysteriously vanished and was found dead in bushland a week later
- Megan Gale flew to Perth from Melbourne for brother's funeral on Wednesday
- The 45-year-old supermodel was spotted wearing a black jacket and sunnies
- Jason Gale, 49, was last seen at a petrol station about 9.40am on Tuesday July 14
- He was found dead a week later in bushland next to his 1999 Honda CR-V SUV
Australian model Megan Gale joined her family to farewell her brother at his funeral on Wednesday. She is pictured at the Charlotte Dawson memorial in 2014
Australian model Megan Gale has joined hundreds of mourners to farewell her brother at his funeral, four weeks after he was found dead in bushland.
The 45-year-old flew from Melbourne to Perth and travelled to Fremantle Cemetery on Wednesday for Jason Gale's cremation service.
It is not known whether Ms Gale arrived in Western Australia two weeks ago and completed 14-day quarantine, or she was granted an exemption after flying in from the COVID-19 hotspot.
A devastated Ms Gale was spotted wearing a black coat and large sunglasses as she stepped into a limousine after the service.
Her fiancé, former AFL star Shaun Hampson, son River, five, and daughter Rosie, two, were at the wedding, The West Australian reported.
Her brother, 49, was last seen on July 14 buying petrol and water at the Popanyinning General Store, some 160km south-east from his Perth home.
He was driving a 1999 silver-coloured Honda CR-V SUV, with plates 1BOI107.
The 45-year-old flew from Melbourne to Perth and travelled to Fremantle Cemetery on Wednesday for Jason Gale's (pictured) cremation service
The actress, 45, flew to Perth from Melbourne where 200 people gathered at Fremantle Cemetery to farewell her brother Jason Gale, 49
Following a desperate, week-long search by family, friends and police, Mr Gale was found dead next to his car.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
The industrial mechanic was known for 'going bush' but friend Belinda Murray said he had never disappeared before.
'He hasn't been the same since witnessing the death of a co-worker a few years ago, then the death of his beloved Dobermann (dog), Badge on top of that,' she said.
Jason Gale was last seen on July 14 buying petrol and water at the Popanyinning General Store, some 160km south-east from his Perth home before he was found dead a week later in bushland
Mr Gale lived on his own and his dog Badge was his constant companion, 'but he has passed away as well, so Jason will be feeling very isolated inside'.
Ms Murray said Mr Gale 'really struggled' after the tragic 2018 incident at a wastewater plant south of Perth.
Daily Mail Australia understands Mr Gale was one of a group colleagues who were there with the victim when he was struck and killed by a pipe.
Ms Murray described Mr Gale as 'a gentle soul' and he was a 'very skilled, very clever' mechanical maintenance worker.
Mr Gale's famous sister lives in Melbourne with her family and thanked everyone who had assisted during the search.
'They (the Gale family) thank everyone for their support especially Jason's neighbours, close friends and work colleagues who have been assisting,' manager Lara Messenger said.
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A still of Jason Gale's 1999 silver-coloured Honda CR-V station sedan, with plates 1BOI107 when he was last seen on July 14
Family, friends and police had been desperately searching for the 'very private' sibling of one of Australia's most famous women, Megan Gale (pictured)
Ms Gale, who is engaged to former AFL star Shaun Hampson, grew up in Perth with her two older brothers and parents.
The 45-year-old model has featured in a string of high profile fashion magazines including Marie Claire, Vogue Italia, Cosmopolitan and GQ.
Her career started at the ripe age of 18 after winning a modelling competition in her hometown.
In 1999, she featured in a series of ads for Italian telecommunications company Omnitel - leading to her European success.
Jason Gale, 49, was last seen at about 9.40am on Tuesday July 14 buying water and petrol during a stop in Pingelly, some 160km south-east from his Perth home
She has starred as a judge on Australia's Next Top Model along with hosting Project Runway Australia.
Ms Gale has also played roles in Australian movies such as I Love You Too, Mad Max: Fury Road, and The Water Diviner featuring Russell Crowe.
The 45-year-old is a mother to son River, five, and daughter Rosie, two.
She had previously dated Andy Lee, most known for his radio show with Hamish Blake, Hamish and Andy.
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Megan Gale (pictured, right, with fiancee Shaun Hampson) grew up in Perth with her two older brothers and parents
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