Dogs will line the streets of Paul O'Grady's home town on day of funeral as mark of respect
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDogs and their owners are set to line the streets of Paul O'Grady's hometown Birkenhead on the day of his funeral It comes as people are planning their own celebrations to mark the funeral of the much-loved comedian.
Paul O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio is hosting a private ceremony on April 20 . O’Grady, who started out as a social worker while performing on the London nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on March 28, his partner said in a statement..
Janine Ferguson, a fan of O'Grady, is planning a sweet event in Paul's hometown of Birkenhead, the Liverpool Echo reports. Janine is requesting fans bring books of condolences and their dogs as a sign of respect and to represent the late stars' adoration for animals. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Janine said: "The plan is for people to line the streets with their families and bring their dogs as a sign of respect.
I’ve asked for all local rescue dogs and cats' homes to attend as well so we can collect donations from everyone there." “It only started off as a small idea but it has gone absolutely mad.
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