Paul O'Grady's husband shares last photo of them together as he sends first message since his 'unexpected' death
Paul O'Grady's husband has shared his first message since confirming the 'unexpected' death of the comedian and TV and radio star. Andre Portasio confirmed in a statement that O'Grady, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening .
Tributes have since been pouring in for the much-loved entertainer from his celebrity pals and fans alike after O'Grady 'died in his own bed' with his husband by his side, one of his close friends told Good Morning Britain. Avengers star Linda Thorson told the programme that she had been speaking to her friend at 3pm on Tuesday, hours before his death.
"I can’t believe it. Just to hang up the phone and hours later for someone to die who was so happy. Full of life," Linda told Susanna Reid and Adil Ray. "But he died in his own bed. His husband was there, Andre, who he’s been with for so many years. The most divine man." "In time I hope to write to everyone individually and thank you for all posts, messages, phone calls, emails, cards and flowers of support," Mr Portasio wrote. "I much appreciate you all taking the time to reach out. I’m so very touched and I’m sure Paul would be too!"
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