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The late comedian Paul O'Grady posted about heartbreaking loss in his final social media post just two weeks before his "unexpected" death.The TV star's husband Andre Portasio confirmed Paul's passing in a statement that said he died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening. Just two weeks prior, animal-lover Paul had taken to Instagram to lament the loss of one of his pet pigs had been put to sleep whilst he was away working. Posting a video of the pig pulling funny faces surrounded by other pigs, Paul explained that it had been put to sleep.
He wrote: "Got back from a week in Newcastle playing Miss Hannigan in Annie to find that Tom Tom, one of my pigs had been put to sleep. I knew it was coming as he’d been diagnosed with a tumour but even so it’s awful when you lose a pet. "He was the cheekiest of the gang and one of the other pigs who was obviously very fond of him is now depressed and gone into mourning and there’s those who say that animals don’t have feelings.
"On a lighter note I’m thoroughly enjoying playing Hannigan again after so long especially with a truly amazing and lovely cast. Next stop Edinburgh." Paul's fans, who are now mourning his death, took to the comments section to write heartfelt notes to the star, who played Lily Savage on Blankety Blank. One wrote: "How can he write this and 2 weeks later no longer be with us… absolutely devastating.
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READ MORE: Victoria Beckham's 'special' message to Nicola Peltz amid feud rumoursThe post continued: "After some consideration, we've decided to keep the account open for now in order to keep you all informed of any Paul related things. "We wish to emphasise that this is the only personal account for Paul O'Grady with his blue tick so please ignore any imposters. "The heartbreaking post was accompanied with a picture of Paul cradling a chicken.
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READ MORE: Paul O'Grady: A life in pictures In the caption, he wrote: "Got back from a week in Newcastle playing Miss Hannigan in Annie to find that Tom Tom, one of my pigs had been put to sleep. I knew it was coming as he’d been diagnosed with a tumour but even so it’s awful when you lose a pet. "He was the cheekiest of the gang and one of the other pigs who was obviously very fond of him is now depressed and gone into mourning and there’s those who say that animals don’t have feelings.
READ NOW: Phillip Schofield seen for first time since brother's trial beganDoxley56 said: "Terribly sad, all his pets will miss him and everyone at Battersea, by the way thanks for a brilliant evening at the O2 last Wednesday!!"Shazzamac1973 added: "Thank you for this @peterkay_co_uk it made me smile. Good Times. Loved Paul and his show.
last Instagram post is a real tear-jerker, with O’Grady’s final image shared to his 745,000 followers over the death of one of his many beloved animals, a pig named Tom Tom on March 13. The caption read: “Got back from a week in Newcastle playing Miss Hannigan in Annie to find that Tom Tom, one of my pigs, had been put to sleep.
TV star died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening (March 28) at the age of 67. His partner Andre Portasio confirmed the sad news, adding: “He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion. "The cause of Paul's death has yet to be confirmed.
the Mirror reports. Uploading a video of the animal to social media, Paul wrote: “Got back from a week in Newcastle playing Miss Hannigan in Annie to find that Tom Tom, one of my pigs, had been put to sleep. I knew it was coming as he’d been diagnosed with a tumour but even so it’s awful when you lose a pet.
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A close friend of Paul O'Grady who saw the TV star on the afternoon of his death has paid tribute to his 'dear friend' after visiting him just hours before his 'unexpected' death.