Corrie's Sally Lindsay 'devastated' at Paul O'Grady death as she recalls final conversation

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Former Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay held back tears during an interview as she recalled the final time she spoke to close friend Paul O'Grady.It comes following the unexpected passing of the 67-year-old TV star and comedian as his husband Andre Portasio confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement on Wednesday morning.Paul's death has come as a shock to fans and loved ones across the world, with Andre revealing it was "unexpected" but "peaceful".Actress Sally, 49, remembered her dear friend on This Morning on Wednesday, hours after the news broke of her pal's death.Fighting back tears in an emotional interview, The Mirror reports how she explained why she needed to appear on the show while also revealing her final conversation with the star.The 49-year-old explained the pair had recently begun working on a new project together, as she told of the world being "a darker place" now that Paul was gone.Visibly emotional and fighting back tears, the actress revealed she and all those who knew Paul were "devastated" by his passing.

Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Joel Dommett just hours on from his death, Sally said: "[I've known him for a] long, long time. "It was quite a shock this morning.

I'm with you because I know if you had got anyone he didn't know he’d have said, 'why've you got her on for, I can't stand her'."That’s why I am here, I'd rather not be let's put it this way.

It's a big shock and everyone is devastated."Sally first met Paul around 20 years ago when she was on Coronation Street, and around the time Paul's series The Paul O'Grady Show kicked off.The pair formed a close friendship and have remained that way ever since, so Paul's sudden death came as a huge shock to the star who revealed on