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 2023Eddie Izzard pays tribute to Paul O'Grady
"It would have been nice if he could have stuck around for longer," Izzard said .
Inga Parkel, The Independent, 30th March 2023Paul O'Grady - a life in pictures
The TV host and comedian was known as the host of Blind Date and Blankety Blank, and for his drag queen persona Lily Savage. O'Grady's partner confirmed his 'unexpected but peaceful' passing on Wednesday.
The Guardian, 29th 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 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