Paul O’Grady Dies: UK TV Host & Comedian Was 67
deadline.comBritish TV host, comedian and actor Paul O’Grady died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening according to a statement by his husband which was provided to local media.
He was 67. Known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage as well as hosting several TV game and talk shows, the multi-award winning O’Grady was also a radio personality.
One of his most recent TV appearances was in 2022 with now Queen Consort Camilla for an episode of ITV’s For the Love of Dogs, a series O’Grady helped launch in 2012, which follows the staff at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
More recently, he had been on tour playing Miss Hannigan in a touring version of Annie. Two weeks ago, he posted to Instagram saying he was “thoroughly enjoying” playing the role alongside “a truly amazing and lovely cast.” O’Grady’s husband Andre Portasio said in the statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening.
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