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Blind Date. Paul O'Grady
Paul O'Grady

Paul O'Grady

  • English
  • Actor, stand-up comedian and presenter

Press clippings

Paul O'Grady's widower shares heartbreaking final video of star taken just 20 minutes before he died

Paul passed away on March 28 2023 after suffering sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67, and now his widower André Portasio has shared a video message on the second anniversary of his death in which Paul spoke out about his book Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang, after he had received an award for it.

Rebecca Davison, Daily Mail, 28th March 2025

Julian Clary: 'I keep forgetting Paul O'Grady is dead - it was a terrible loss'

The comedian and writer, 65, on missing a dear friend, walks with his rescue dog and overcoming insomnia.

The Telegraph, 26th October 2024

Paul O'Grady's mansion goes on sale for £3.5m

Paul O'Grady's huge countryside mansion has gone on sale for £3.5m - and it comes with a "witches cottage". The much-loved TV presenter, who died last year aged 67, owned this stunning seven-bedroom Kent farmhouse.

Shan Ally, The Sun, 3rd October 2024

Paul O'Grady left millions in his account from TV career - a year after his death

Paul O'Grady left behind a multi-million pound television fortune when he tragically died, new documents have revealed.

Natasha Rigler, The Sun, 8th August 2024

BBC Four to repeat classic Saturday Night TV, including Blankety Blank

BBC Four is to broadcast a back catalogue of classic Saturday Night programmes during his summer's Olympics. The season will include episodes of Blankety Blank hosted by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and Lily Savage.

British Comedy Guide, 15th July 2024

The Life And Death Of Lily Savage review

Insightful documentary shows swirling duality in Paul O'Grady's personality.

Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 29th March 2024

Paul O'Grady's husband opens up on heartbreaking battle to save TV legend

Paul's widower Andre Portasio revealed when he first realised something was wrong.

Jane Matthews, The Sun, 28th March 2024

The secret life of Paul O'Grady - by his friends

He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off.

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 27th March 2024

Paul O'Grady's daughter to speak about him for the first time

Paul O'Grady's daughter Sharyn Mousley is to speak about her father for the first time on camera in a new documentary about the late star.

Chortle, 19th March 2024

Paul O'Grady's daughter: I don't think he knew he was gay when I was born

Sharyn Mousley had three very special parents - her mum Diane Jansen, her father Paul O'Grady and a wicked stepmother called Lily Savage.

A year after the death of the much-loved entertainer, she has revealed what it was like being brought up by one of Britain's best-loved drag acts.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 18th March 2024

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