Paul O'Grady
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian and presenter
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In memory of Paul O'Grady
The soft-hearted dear friend of Camilla whose razor-tongued alter ego was so wild Mick Jagger warned the Rolling Stones to keep away.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 30th March 2023The genius of Paul O'Grady, by Suzy Eddie Izzard, Russell T Davies and more
A boundary-busting stand-up, a radio sensation, a knockout on TV, a champion for LGBTQ rights, and a pet-lover extraordinaire ... stars and writers pay tribute to the many lives of Paul O'Grady.
Suzy Eddie Izzard, Russell T Davies, Eva Wiseman, Alexis Petridis, Shaun Opperman, Brian Logan and Peter Tatchell, The Guardian, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady obituary
Comedian, broadcaster and chat-show host who shot to widespread fame in the 1990s as his alter ego Lily Savage.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 29th March 2023RIP Paul O'Grady, the left-wing drag queen who fought for the underdog
From Camden care worker to showbiz star - how Paul O'Grady became an unlikely national treasure.
Emily Bootle, i Newspaper, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady: The ultimate outsider who became a national treasure
The roof-raising riot, who combined warm compassion with outrageously spiky wit, has died unexpectedly aged 67. Michael Hogan looks back on his glittering career.
Michael Hogan, The Independent, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady faced down Tory austerity, homophobia and shame - he was a true hero
As Lily Savage and as himself, he confronted prejudice and celebrated gay culture. His stories must not die with him.
Matt Cain, The Guardian, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady was so much more than just a national treasure
Don't forget what he really stood for.
David Opie, Digital Spy, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady wanted police to apologise for 'homophobic' 1987 arrest
Paul O'Grady had been preparing to publicly call for an apology from police for his 1987 arrest before his sudden death.
Jake McKee, Pink News, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady had a heartbreaking reason for not bringing back Lily Savage
2005 saw O'Grady grapple with personal tragedy when his partner of 25 years and manager, Brendan Murphy, died after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. In a 2012 interview with the Daily Mail, O'Grady revealed that Murphy's death and the vital role he'd played in Lily's success was part of the reason why he no longer wished to perform as Lily in public, saying she "sort of died with him".
Will Stroude, Pink News, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady alter ego Lily Savage 'a voice for a queer generation'
The legacy of his witty blonde alter ego Lily Savage has been described by the drag community as trailblazing and life-changing.
Charley Adams, BBC, 29th March 2023