There was a huge turnout as family, friends and fans turned out in droves to pay their respects to the television icon
Paul O'Grady's funeral had a huge turnout on Thursday, as the television icon was mourned by the masses at his hometown in Birkenhead and home in Adlington, Kent. The popular entertainer sadly passed away last month.
In another heartfelt moment, Paul's daughter Sharyn Mousley entered the church with her son holding the wig of Lily Savage – her father’s drag alter ego. And pallbearers carried the wooden coffin decorated with a wreath of lilies, while Top showbiz news The Salvation Army Band played songs such as Tomorrow from the musical Annie, in which the late Paul O’Grady was starring in a touring production at the time of his tragically unexpected death last month.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home paid tribute to Paul O’Grady, who was an ambassador for the cause, with a canine guard of honour at his funeral describing the late showbiz star as the “beating heart” of the animal charity.
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