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ITV viewers have been left "in bits" following an emotional episode of Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventures on Sunday night. It marked the last time the late star will appear on television.

The late Paul O'Grady's husband, Andre Portasio, has reportedly sparked outrage with plans to transform the star's rural estate, as conservationists condemn his proposal. Andre has planned to remodel a hut on a rustic estate he inherited from his TV star spouse into a property triple the size, meeting stark opposition from environmentalists.They argue against the plans, insisting they '"fail to conserve or enrich the special character and unique qualities" of the Kent Downs region.

Paul O'Grady fans have been left in tears as the late comedian's final TV appearance aired following his death last year. Paul died aged 67 from sudden cardiac arrhythmia in March 2023. The comedian's final series of ITV1's Great Elephant Adventures aired on Sunday 7th April, which saw Paul visit Thailand's biggest wildlife hospital and communicate with elephants in Laos.

Paul O'Grady, the lovable host and comedian, well-known for his character Lily Savage, passed away over a year ago on 28 March at the age of 67. At the time, his beloved husband Andre Portasio shared the heartbreaking news and said Paul died "peacefully". Having suffered from heart attacks in the years 2002, 2006 and 2014, Paul had always been open about his health struggles.

A new documentary will air on Friday, 29 March looking back at the life of the late Paul O'Grady and his famous drag act Lily Savage, which saw him shoot to fame.The ITV show will mark a year since the comedian passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67. Following news of his passing, Amanda Holden sparked backlash after making a 'woke' comment during a tribute to the TV star. Paul's husband Andre Portasio announced his peaceful passing and Amanda, who had worked alongside the star, expressed her shock and shared her thoughts on the sad news during her Heart breakfast show with co-host Jamie Theakston.

As the world marks the first anniversary of TV legend Paul O’Grady, his husband Andre Portasio has shared an intimate insight into his husband’s life and legacy, including why he would never allow BBC News on their telly.The surprising admission came during Andre’s poignant interview with The Mirror, in which he recounted his husband’s final moments, which came at the end of an ordinary, but wonderfully relaxed day. While recounting the lead up to the fateful moment in which Paul passed away, Andre revealed that Paul had attended a meeting about his radio show, before heading home to enjoy a long walk with his husband and five dogs.The pair then settled down for the night to watch one of Paul’s favourite shows, the Kent local news on ITV. “He was on wonderful form and then we settled down in the living room and switched on the telly to catch up on Kent ITV News,” explained Andre.

One year on since the tragic death of TV legend Paul O’Grady, his husband Andre Portasio has candidly spoken about the star’s final moments, including his own shock at having to say goodbye to the love of his life. On the day of Paul’s death, 28 March 2023, Andre explained that they had started their day like normal, with nothing out of the ordinary on the cards that could possibly hint at the tragedy that lay ahead.

Paul O'Grady, the beloved entertainer and drag queen, sadly passed away at the age of 67 on March 28, 2023. His sudden death shocked the entertainment world, with hundreds of tributes pouring in from past co-stars, guests, and organisations he had worked with over the years. His husband Andre Portasio confirmed that Paul had died "unexpectedly but peacefully", causing a huge shock among family, friends, and fans.

Queen Camilla has been sending 'super-sweet' letters to Paul O'Grady's husband, Andre Portasio, following the star's passing. Camilla and Paul were close due to their shared love for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, often appearing together at public events. But Andre, who recently spoke to The Mirror about his first year without Paul, has admitted he hasn't responded yet.

Tomorrow marks a year since the loss of Paul O'Grady after the TV star went into sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67. Now his husband Andre Portasio has opened up on how he's finding it though to adjust to life without him. "I really thought that when we got married it would be forever.

As it nears a year since Paul O'Grady's tragic death, his widow, Andre Portasio, has spoken out, for the first time, to give his heart-wrenching account of the moment he found his partner in their home. Paul, who presented programmes including The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, died at the age of 67 after going into sudden cardiac arrhythmia. But prior to the incident, Andre recalls the couple having the 'most ordinary day' in their Kent home - going on a walk, watching the news, and drinking tea.

Paul O'Grady's final acts of kindness have been revealed one year on after the TV star's death. His husband Andre Portasio has opened up about how difficult it has been to move on but is now determined to celebrate Paul's legacy. In an exclusive interview with the Mirror, Andre shared the many treasure-trove items that Paul created.

The daughter of Paul O'Grady, Sharon Mousley, has broken her silence on life with a famous father following the entertainer's death a year ago. Aged 67, the drag queen and comedian tragically lost his life to a sudden cardiac arrhythmia in March 2023, leaving behind husband André Portasio and Sharon. In the upcoming TV special titled The Life and Death of Lily Savage, Sharon, 49, reflects on the iconic Lily Savage persona that Paul paraded through the London gay scene and what he was like at home.

It’s been reported that Paul O’Grady left £15.5m in his will - including £125,000 for his five pet dogs.

The late Paul O'Grady reportedly left a massive £15.5m in his will, with £125,000 set aside to look after his five beloved pet dogs. Paul also donated a huge £500,000 to the Battersea Cats and Dogs Home, which was featured on his popular TV show - ITV's For the Love of Dogs.This Morning presenter Alison Hammond was revealed as the new host of the series earlier this year following Paul's passing.

The daughter of national treasure Paul O'Grady has shared details of how the family pay tribute to her late dad, ahead of the family’s first Christmas without him. Sharon Mousley, born in 1974 to Paul and his friend Diane Jansen, revealed that her son (Paul’s grandson) Abel, 16, uses one of Paul’s favourite songs as his phone ringtone.

Ricky Gervais has revealed he turned down an offer to host a new version of ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs.The documentary series was previously hosted by Paul O’Grady, who died aged 67 in March earlier this year. The show’s eleventh season, which aired posthumously, came to an end in August.According to The Sun, a remake of the show is currently in pre-production, with Gervais, Amanda Holden and Martin Clunes touted as frontrunners to take over hosting duties.Following the reports, Gervais has since taken his name out of the running, confirming on X that he turned down an offer by ITV bosses.In response to a fan who shared the rumours, Gervais wrote: “It’s true that I was asked but I said no I’m afraid.

The late, great Paul O’Grady spent his final few moments smoking a spliff, his widower Andre Portasio has revealed.The surprising admission came as Andre and Paul’s loved ones gathered together in a memorial service on Wednesday, 18 October, to commemorate his life, as he told guests in attendance: “We’d had a very ordinary day, just watching TV together at home, when Paul said he wanted to make a ‘cup of tea,’ and that was our ­little code for rolling a spliff. “So Paul went to the kitchen to make a cup of tea, brought it back, lit it and started smoking it – and that was our last time together, the last thing we did.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Paul O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio has shared a heartfelt tribute on the day that would have been their sixth wedding anniversary, five months after the star's death. Comedian Paul who was also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67 on 29 March, which was confirmed by Andre at the time. On Saturday (5 August), Andre, 42, took to Instagram to share a number of photos from their low-key wedding day in 2017.

Paul O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio paid a moving tribute to the TV icon on what would have been their sixth wedding anniversary.

Paul O’Grady’s husband Andre Portasio has opened up about the tragic passing of the TV icon and has spoken about how he has barely left the house following his husband’s death. Paul, who presented programmes including The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” at the age of 67 on 28 March from sudden cardiac arrhythmia. Three months on, Paul’s widower Andre has spoken about his grief and on Friday (23 June) he attended the British LGBT Awards where he collected an award for Broadcaster of the Year on behalf of his late husband.

Paul O’Grady's husband Andre Portasio has shared a heartfelt tribute to his late husband, Paul O'Grady, three months after his death. Andre took to Instagram to share a sweet sunset snap of him and Paul, 67, In the snap, both donned shirts, as Andre wrapped an arm around Paul's shoulder. Paul's husband wrote: "HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY.

Just two months on since the tragic death of much loved entertainer Paul O’Grady, his husband has been hit with a second round of heartbreak as he confirmed two of the late star's pets have also died. Andre Portasio, Paul’s husband of 17 years shared the heartbreaking news on Thursday, as he revealed that the couple's pet goats, Maleficent and Beebo, sadly died on the same day.Taking to Instagram to share the news, Andre posted a photo of Paul alongside the adorable animals as he wrote: “Bad news that keeps on coming... a very sad day at our house.

Craig Revel Horwood spoke of the moment he found Paul O'Grady's had died. The Strictly Come Dancing judge was sharing the role of Miss Hannigan in the musical stage show Annie with O'Grady in the weeks before his tragic passing.

READ MORE: Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood reveals his sweet nickname for Len Goodman in touching tribute after star’s deathOn February 23, 2023, it was announced by his family that commentating legend John Motson had passed away in his sleep aged 77 after a glittering 50-year career at the BBC which made him one of the most recognisable voices in sports. His career began in 1968 at Radio 2, before in 1971 he made the move to television. At the time of his death, he had commentated on over 2000 games across radio and TV.

The Mirror. READ MORE: Glasgow man caught with three explosive devices under seat of car while out driving"We probably enjoyed one of the longest marriages in showbiz!" she shared. The star met Teresa in a gay club where they worked, and he decided to marry her out of "convenience" and to stop her being "hassled" by her family.

Paul O’Grady’s former wife Teresa Fernandes has spoken for the first time since the Lily Savage star’s death aged 67. The Blankety Blank host died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on March 28 in his ‘own bed’ with his husband Andre Portasio beside him. The For the Love of Dogs star’s funeral was held in Kent this week and was attended by his friends, family and fans, including his daughter Sharon Mousley, Alan Carr and Jo Brand.

Paul O’Grady’s final wish has been revealed after thousands of people turned out to pay their respects to the beloved star.The MBE comedian died unexpe ctedly at his home at the age of 67 on 28 March. During the funeral procession on April 20 his tearful husband, Andre Portasio, could be seen cuddling one of their dogs as he sat on a horse-drawn carriage with the TV legend being carried past mourners who lined the streets.The funeral church service was packed with celebrity guests who were close pals with Paul with some having worked alongside the star.

Paul O'Grady's secret wife has broken her silence weeks after the much-loved TV star's sudden death.

67-year-old comedian and presenter died at his home on March 28 "unexpectedly but peacefully" according to his husband, Andre Portasio. It was later confirmed the Lily Savage star died from sudden cardiac arrhythmia. An outpouring of love has come from his celebrity friends and fans alike in the weeks since his passing.

It's being reported that Paul O'Grady was laid to rest beside his former partner Brendan Murphy.

Paul O'Grady's funeral had a huge turnout on Thursday, as the television icon was mourned by the masses at his hometown in Birkenhead and home in Adlington, Kent. The popular entertainer sadly passed away last month.

Paul O’Grady’s daughter brought a fitting gift to her father’s final resting place with a reference to his alter ego Lily Savage. The late comedian and presenter died in March at the age of 67, leading to an outpouring of love, which on Friday could be seen on the streets of Kent as O’Grady’s funeral took place. His funeral was attended by his family, including husband Andre Portasio, close friends and family, with his daughter Sharyn Mousley seen arriving at the cemetery dressed all in black and with a veil over her face.

Paul O’Grady's devastated partner Andre Portasio cradled one of his beloved pet dogs as he rode as part of the late entertainer's funeral cortege as it travelled through the village of Aldington. Andre was visibly emotional as he saw the outpouring of love and grief for his husband of five years, after locals in the village were invited to line the streets as the cortege passed. TV legend Paul, who famously portrayed the drag act Lily Savage, passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" aged 67 on March 28 at home with Andre.

Paul O'Grady was taken to his final resting place on Thursday as hundreds of people lined the streets in Adlington, Kent, to pay their respects. TV icon Paul died "unexpectedly and peacefully" at home aged 67 on March 28 last month with his official death certificate confirming the TV star died from sudden cardiac arrhythmia.

Paul O'Grady's funeral is likely to be a tear-jerking affair, including a guard of honour with dogs from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to mark the deep affection he had for his furry friends. Paul died of a sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67 at his home in Aldington near Ashford on March 28. The star, whose ITV show For The Love of Dogs was hugely popular, became an ambassador for the charity more than a decade ago, making the honour a fitting tribute.