Paul O’Grady has died.

A sad loss.

There are some lovely stories coming out about Paul. Someone on TV today said that Paul was offered the job as a producer on a show. He apparently said 'I'd love it but I'd rather you advertised it so that everyone gets a fair crack at it.'

So wonderful to read all the lovely comments both here and on other social media. RIP Paul, you truly were loved 🥰

Very sad news, so sudden, he will be missed by so many, thoughts with his family

How uplifting to read all the lovely tributes here.
Obviously a well loved man , RIP.

I haven’t met anyone today who hadn’t been really sad about this 😭😭😭😭

Aveline

I was really impressed by him in his programme working with the Salvation Army. It was so sad (and stupid) at the end when they said that he would not be accepted to join because of his sexuality. Awful that they couldn't see past that to the good person he was.

If that’s true, it’s outrageous and ignorant. I should think he was a better Christian than they were.

When I heard the news of Paul O'Grady this morning tears came to my eyes and it seemed unbelievable to hear of his death. He brought much joy to many peoples lives he was genuine caring and seemed a lovely person. His love of all
the dogs on the Battersea Dogs Home made it fantastic to watch.
Truly a person who had a shining light around him such a character and gone from this world too soon.
R.I.P. Paul bon voyage. xx

Paul O'Grady was 'laughing, smiling and full of life' just hours before he died aged 67, his long-time friend and producer reveals - as heartbroken fans who went to see star perform in Annie Musical days ago said he was 'as sharp and funny as ever'
Star shot to fame as drag act Lily Savage and hosted shows on both TV and radio

His partner Andre Portasio revealed he passed away aged 67 on Tuesday night
LATEST: Tributes flood in as TV world rocked by Paul O'Grady's death aged 67

I actually cried. I really loved his radio two show and listened every Sunday 5/7 and missed it terrible when it was finished. Just heard he was going to boom radio and was delighted. A lovely man and really gone too soon. He was always an advocate for the dogs and the less fortunate. A true gent who will be missed definitely by me.

RIP , a lovely man. Go now Paul, and play with the Angels. God Bless.

Such a huge talent, a good man indeed who brought so much joy to so many . He will be truly missed.

Thank you for sharing that lovely poem lindiann, it brought tears to my eyes.

I liked him, seemed a nice guy.

I think many of us think, in an age of money-grabbing, self-centred pains, Paul O'Grady was a good person.

Felt quite tearful when I read the news this morning.
Such a lovely man, one of a kind.
His love of animals shine through, a really lovely man.

RIP to the righteously angry AIDS activist, LGBTQ+ campaigner, drag queen, vocal anti-Thatcherite and anti-austerity critic, and acerbic comedian Paul O'Grady.


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This was from Sally Marsh (Author)
🌈A poem for Paul🌈
How very sad to hear of his death.
Rest in peace you wonderful man #PaulOGrady
High up in the heavens the gates were opened wide,
Every animal waited quietly, the dogs lined up side by side.
They had heard that he was coming, they couldn't wait to bark and cheer,
To welcome an amazing man that everyone held dear.
He had always fought their corner, and was there to hold their paw.
He understood their worries, when he sat and hugged them on the floor.
His smile lit up the darkest room, his laugh was quite contagious. His sense of humour was inspiring and just a little bit outrageous.
His time on earth was finished, he had spread his wings and flown.
And now it was time for all the dogs to welcome him back home. 🐾🌈

I was really impressed by him in his programme working with the Salvation Army. It was so sad (and stupid) at the end when they said that he would not be accepted to join because of his sexuality. Awful that they couldn't see past that to the good person he was.

pascal30

He was dearly loved, as every single person on here liked him.. that is amazing

It is indeed pascal30 every thing I have read today or heard on TV has been such a positive tribute to a lovely man.

Namsnanny

So sad. Such a big personality. Is it common knowledge what he died from? I only ask because it seems unexpected.

No idea, but he had had a couple of previous heart attacks.

I liked him very much. He seemed such a nice man, and he had a genuine love of animals. Despite his fame, he remained down to Earth.

So sad. Such a big personality. Is it common knowledge what he died from? I only ask because it seems unexpected.

Such unexpected, shocking news at the relatively young age these days of only 67. So many heart-warming tributes to him today across the media, by people who were close to him, and have described him as a genuinely caring person, and a committed champion of the disadvantaged and the maltreated. Sounds like he was a lovely man, and will be sorely missed.

Shockingly sudden. Loved the man and all he did, especially his work with animals. RIP