Susanna Reid was quick to respond to some hateful comments as she returned to Good Morning Britain. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Monday (April 17) for the first time in weeks.
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Susanna Reid appeared to be holding back her emotions as she spoke of Paul O'Grady's death on Good Morning Britain. The news broke in the early hours of Wednesday (March 29) that the TV presenter and comedian has died at the age of 67.
His heartbroken partner Andre Portasio confirmed the shocking news in a statement, saying O'Grady, who was also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening (March 28).
Mr Portasio said in his statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. 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.
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"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."
Tributes have been pouring in for the entertainer, who was also much-loved for his support as an ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home which inspired his ITV series For the Love of Dogs. ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly described O’Grady as "a really special man" in an online tribute.
"Such sad news. Paul O’Grady – funny, fearless, brave, kind and wise,” she said. "Will be sorely missed. A really special man." Carol Vorderman lamented the loss of O’Grady on Twitter. "Paul O’Grady. Already giving them raucous, ripping up the rulebook, mischief making, calling it out, loving hell in heaven,” she wrote before adding: "Paul, what are we meant to do without you?"
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O'Grady, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening (March 28). In the statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday morning (March 29), Mr Portasio said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. 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.
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Good Morning Britain paid tribute to Paul O’Grady on Wednesday's show after the star died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio announced in a statement.The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said. Mr Portasio said in his statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. “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.
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