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Numerous celebrities have shared heartfelt tributes to late TV presenter Paul O'Grady after it was announced he'd sadly passed away on 28 March, with Susan Boyle now joining mourners in sharing memories.The singer, 61, took to Instagram, where she shared a pair of photos of herself and her late friend. She penned the heartbreaking caption: "Paul, you were one in a million, kind, funny, and a great friend. "When I saw you last week in Edinburgh, never would I have thought this was goodbye.

ITV's schedule for the coming weeks has been changed in order to pay tribute to late TV presenter Paul O'Grady, who passed away on 28 March aged 67. News of Paul's passing broke on Wednesday morning, with the late star's husband Andre Portasio announcing the sad news in a statement. In light of the news, ITV has switched up its schedule to allow for a tribute to be aired for Paul, as well as For the Love of Dogs: A Royal Special to be aired again.

Comedian and all-round TV legend Paul O’Grady sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 67. The broadcaster, who gained popularity back in the 1990s with his drag Queen persona Lily Savage, was also a famous animal advocate, and dedicated much of his life to charity work. So much so, that in 2016, he was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Animal Welfare award at the RSPCA's Animal Hero Awards.

Paul O’Grady was “laughing, smiling and full of life” shortly before his death, his friend and radio producer Malcolm Prince said, as the Queen Consort joined those paying tribute.The comedian and TV presenter, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening at the age of 67, his partner, Andre Portasio, said in a statement. Paul has been hailed as a “trailblazer” for breaking into the mainstream broadcasting landscape with his alter ego and for his charity work around animals and Aids. Malcolm, who worked with O’Grady at both BBC Radio 2 and Boom Radio – an independent station aimed at Baby Boomers – said he is devastated by his loss and wrote in a tweer: “Yesterday afternoon I popped round to Paul’s for a good old catch-up.

Legendary comedian and TV star Paul O'Grady has died "unexpectedly but peacefully" aged 67, following years of health battles. Tributes have poured in for the star, who 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 was known for his love of animals, and raised a lot of money and awareness about those in need, whilst also adopting a number of animals himself.

The final photos of TV legend Paul O’Grady before his unexpected death show him enjoying a drink at a bar with a fan and cuddling an adorable dog. On Tuesday evening, it was announced by his partner Andre Portasio that Paul had sadly passed away at the age of 67. Andre said in his statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has paid tribute to Paul O’Grady as a “devoted animal lover” and a “champion for the underdog” following his death.The TV star had close ties to the organisation, which praised his “razor-sharp humour and perpetual generosity and warmth”. Paul died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio announced.The TV and radio presenter became an ambassador for Battersea in 2012, following the success of ITV’s multi-award-winning For The Love Of Dogs, which was filmed at the home.

Camilla, Queen Consort, has paid tribute to late TV star Paul O'Grady, who passed away on 28 March, saying she is "deeply saddened" to hear of his death. Camilla, 75, shared a close bond with Paul, with the pair coming together on several occasions thanks to their shared love of dogs and passion to he raise awareness of animals in need. Following his series For The Love of Dogs, Paul became an ambassador for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in 2012.