Paul O'Grady will be seen being forced to say a sad goodbye in the final series of For The Love Of Dogs. It's set to be an emotional watch for fans of the ITV series following the death of the all-round entertainer last month.
O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio confirmed the tragic news in a statement on March 29. He said that the TV and radio star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on th evening of March 28. "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening," Mr Portasio said in his statement. "We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.
He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion.
I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years." READ MORE: Pregnant Gemma Atkinson pleads 'give me strength' over backlash after showing emotional addition to unborn son's nursery During his career, he hosted The Paul O’Grady Show, Blind Date and Blankety Blank, as well as ITV’s multi-award-winning For The Love Of Dogs.
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