In a statement, Paul's partner said the star, known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' on Tuesday evening
TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has confirmed.
READ MORE: Jeremy Clarkson 'hopes old mates' can find a way to save Top Gear after Freddie Flintoff crash He also featured on TV shows like Dr Who and Holby City. O’Grady took over the reins from Blind Date’s long-running presenter and his close friend Cilla Black, who died in 2015, as he hosted the Channel 5 reboot of the show in 2017.
O’Grady had been set to return to the airwaves next month to host a one-off Easter Sunday radio show on Boom Radio. ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly described O’Grady as “a really special man” in an online tribute. Born in Birkenhead, on the Wirral, Merseyside, O’Grady’s mother’s maiden name was Savage – which is believed to have inspired his famous drag alter ego. He began his career performing as Lily Savage in the 1970s whilst working as a peripatetic care officer for Camden Council, going on to tour northern England as part of drag duo the Playgirls.
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