Paul O'Grady
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian and presenter
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Paul O'Grady: A life in pictures
Before his death aged 67, presenter, comedian and drag queen Paul O'Grady had a vibrant and varied career in the entertainment industry spanning more than three decades. After making his mark on London's comedy scene using his Lily Savage persona, O'Grady would go on become one of the most recognisable faces on TV.
Adam Durbin, BBC, 29th March 2023Tributes paid to "funny, fearless, brave" Paul O'Grady
His husband Andre Portasio said he died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening
Rob Corp, Laura Gozzi and Ece Goksedef, BBC, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady dies aged 67
Paul O'Grady has died "unexpectedly but peacefully".
British Comedy Guide, 29th March 2023Archive: Paul O'Grady on his alter ego Lily Savage
In this video from 2002, he explained to TV host Michael Parkinson about his early days as Lily on the club scene in London.
BBC, 29th March 2023Looking back at Paul O'Grady's 'blessed' life and Lily Savage's legacy
Entertainer Paul O'Grady who has died aged 67 spoke to The Big Issue last year about Lily Savage inspirations and his love of animals.
Steven Mackenzie, The Big Issue, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady's Savage quip to police as they raided the Vauxhall Tavern in 1987
"I was doing the late show and within seconds the place was heaving with coppers, all wearing rubber gloves. I remember saying something like, 'Well well, it looks like we've got help with the washing up.'"
Nicole Vassell, The Independent, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady: TV career highlights for presenter and comedian who died aged 67
O'Grady rose to fame with his drag queen persona Lily Savage, and went on to present shows such as Blankety Blank.
BBC, 29th March 2023Paul O'Grady obituary
From Lily Savage to TV national treasure, with a love of dogs.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 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 2023