Paul passed away at the age of 67 on March 28, his hubby Andre Portasio verified to the BBC. A cause of death has yet to be exposed.
“It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening,” Andre stated in the March 29 declaration. “He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humor, wit and compassion. I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years.”
Over the course of his profession, Paul appeared on numerous television series– starring as drag queen Lily Savage on The Lily Savage Show and hosting programs like Blind Date, Blankety Blank and the BAFTA-winning The Paul O’Grady Show He was likewise a speaker on BBC radio and acted upon phase, just recently playing Miss Hannigan in Annie The Musical
“Everyone at Annie The Musical is shocked and saddened by the death of Paul O’Grady,” the U.K. production shared onTwitter “An incredible Miss Hannigan and an irreplaceable, hilarious and generous person who we will all miss immensely. Our thoughts are with Paul’s family and friends at this very sad time.”
