Tributes pour in for Paul O'Grady after star dies 'unexpectedly but peacefully' aged 67
29.03.2023 - 20:11
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it was announced he'd sadly passed away on 28 March. Paul, famed for hosting shows such as The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, "unexpectedly but peacefully" died on Tuesday, his partner Andre Portasio announced in a statement. Fans and fellow famous faces have flocked to social media to pay tribute to the late star, with the likes of Lorraine Kelly and Martin Lewis leading tributes.
Taking to Twitter, ITV star Lorraine penned: "Such sad news. Paul O'Grady - funny, fearless, brave, kind and wise. Will be sorely missed.
A really special man. " Financial guru Martin said: "Quite shocked and saddened to wake up to the news of Paul O'Grady passing. A funny man, with incredibly quick wit, who made millions laugh.
"John Barrowman wrote: "I am totally shocked and sad to hear the awful news that Paul O'Grady has died. An awesome talent stretching decades. From watching him as Lily Savage at the Vauxhall Tavern to sitting with him laughing backstage at West End Bares to being a guest on his @itv Paul O'Grady show".
Comedian Suzanna Kempner branded Paul "amazing" while Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins said: "Oh no, such sad news. . .
What a warm-hearted, hugely talented and funny man he was. Plus a dog-lover of course. "Former Countdown host Carol Vorderman added: "Paul O'Grady Already giving them raucous, ripping up the rulebook, mischief making, calling it out, loving hell in heaven Paul, what are we meant to do without you?" with a broken heart emoji.
This Morning presenter Vernon Kay also paid tribute to Paul, branding him one of the "nicest and kindest" people he's ever met. "Paul O'Grady was one of the nicest and kindest people I've ever met. Always a joy to be around and obviously, so much
.