Gloria Hunniford says Paul O'Grady 'plunged himself into work' despite heart attacks
msn.comGloria Hunniford has revealed how Paul O'Grady teased her mercilessly about her blonde hair and dark roots - but their playful banter is something she will always fondly remember him by.
The 67-year-old comedian and presenter - who died suddenly last week - was known for his quick wit and dry sense of humour. Gloria, 82, recalls being a celebrity contestant on Blankety Blank, hosted by Paul's legendary drag alter-ego Lily Savage. "We always had a real laugh on there.
I would say to him all the time, 'you need your roots done' and he would come over to me on the panel and say, 'well you might need yours done as well, love!' We were so naughty," she said.
Like the rest of the nation, Gloria was shocked to hear of Paul's death on Tuesday when his husband Andre Portasio revealed in a statement that the star passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully". "I was so devastated when I heard the tragic news. "I know he had very bad heart attacks some years back and rather than resting up, he just plunged himself back into work all the time. "It's difficult to believe he is gone when he was such a vibrant character.
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