Paul O'Grady forced to say goodbye in final For The Love of Dogs series as many scenes 'will never see light of day'
13.04.2023 - 13:43
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Paul O'Grady will be seen being forced to say a sad goodbye in the final series of For The Love Of Dogs. It's set to be an emotional watch for fans of the ITV series following the death of the all-round entertainer last month. O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio confirmed the tragic news in a statement on March 29.
He said that the TV and radio star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on th evening of March 28. "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening," Mr Portasio said in his statement.
"We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion. I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years."
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During his career, he hosted The Paul O’Grady Show, Blind Date and Blankety Blank, as well as ITV’s multi-award-winning For The Love Of Dogs. He also hosted ITV celebrity game show, Paul O’Grady’s Saturday Night Line Up. And following his tragic passing, his last filming stint at Battersea Cats and Dogs Home is set to air on Thursday evening (April 13).
In a first look at the episode, the late star, who hailed from Birkenhead, is seen caring for an adorable Newfoundland pooch Peggy who is in need of life-changing surgery on her back legs. O'Grady then works with a team of experts to nurse Peggy through eight weeks of physio,