Paul O'Grady
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian and presenter
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ITV to air touching Paul O'Grady documentary
ITV will screen a documentary about the late, great Paul O'Grady to mark a year since he died.
The Life And Death Of Lily Savage looks at how the entertainer took a brave decision to kill off his female alter ego and launch a new chapter in his career.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 20th February 2024The Real Ken Dodd film lobbies for creation of national comedy museum
Ken Dodd is to be the subject of a major new documentary celebrating his life and legacy, with hopes that the film will help realise his dream for a national comedy museum. The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved will premiere at the City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds on 9th June, when the performing space in the Victorian theatre is renamed The Sir Ken Dodd Auditorium in honour of his many appearances at the venue.
British Comedy Guide, 30th January 2024Tribute to comedian and broadcaster Paul O'Grady to be held in Brighton
Paul O'Grady has always had a close connection to Brighton, whether it's through work with the Sussex Beacon, a charity that specialises in care for people living with HIV/AIDS or his friendships with the many iconic drag performers.
ITV, 30th December 2023Paul O'Grady: Entertainer named Peta's person of the year
Paul O'Grady has been posthumously named Peta's person of the year. The animal rights organisation said the award recognised his "lifelong determination to make the world a kinder place for animals."
BBC, 8th December 2023Paul O'Grady: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home names vet hospital after TV star
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced its veterinary hospital will be named after the charity's late ambassador Paul O'Grady.
James W Kelly & PA Media, BBC, 16th October 2023Mrs Brown's Boys to pay tribute to two drag legends in new series
These are the late Paul O'Grady and Barry Humphries - AKA drag performers Lily Savage and Dame Edna Everage. The two comedians died in March and April respectively.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 30th August 2023Joe Lycett and Jordan Gray amongst LGBT+ change makers list
The Independent's Pride List of influential LGBT+ people in the UK sees Joe Lycett coming second and Jordan Gray third.
The Independent, 4th June 2023Paul O'Grady in line to be awarded Freedom of Wirral as tribute to his legacy
The late comedian Paul O'Grady could be posthumously given the Freedom of Wirral as part of plans to pay tribute to his legacy.
ITV, 31st May 2023Paul O'Grady: Fans and dogs line streets for star's funeral
Paul O'Grady's funeral will take place in his home village in Kent later, with fans set to line the streets along with dogs from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
BBC, 20th April 2023Paul O'Grady's funeral revealed as husband asks locals in home town to pay tribute to late star
Paul O'Grady will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Aldington Church on Thursday.
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 17th April 2023