Fans and their dogs line the streets for Paul O’Grady’s funeral
TELLY favourite Paul O’Grady left a staggering £15.5m in his will - with £125,000 set aside to look after his five pet dogs.
“And though £125,000 seems like a lot of money to spend on his dogs, they also meant the world to him and he wanted to ensure they always receive the best love and care.”The bulk of Paul’s estate is expected to go to his widower, Andre Portasio, his daughter Sharon Mousley and his sister Sheila Rudd.
He also spoke about how much he loved the Salvation Army, once remarking in an interview: “They saved kids near my street when I was a boy with food kitchens, helped me when I was a care worker and supported people I know over the years.” "The Salvation Army has really benefited from Paul’s support over many years, often in front of the camera but often quietly offering his support and friendship. We miss him and his family are often in our prayers.
The figure of £15.5m left in his will is more than double what was predicted shortly after his death on March 28, as a result of cardiac arrhythmia.for O’Grady last October, his husband Andre Portasio recalled: “We’d had a very ordinary day, just watching TV together at home, when Paul said he wanted to make a ‘cup of tea,’ and that was our little code for rolling a spliff.
“This further shows what we knew to be true of Paul during his life, his unwavering commitment and devotion to helping the thousands of animals that arrive at our centres every year.
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