Fans of Paul O’Grady are planning a massive celebration of his life alongside the private funeral planned by the late star’s husband, Andre Portasio.The Lily Savage star passed away suddenly earlier this month in the news that shocked the nation and close friends like the Queen Consort, Camilla.The TV host had a decades-spanning career and became one of the UK’s leading TV personalities on shows like Blind Date, Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs and the Great British Escape.
Andre is hosting a private ceremony in Kent on Thursday, April 20, while fan Janine Ferguson is planning an event in the star’s hometown of Birkenhead, Merseyside.
Janine, who lived in the town until she was 13 years old, organised the community event for the same day as the funeral in the hopes that residents would line the streets and pay their respects.
Speaking to The Globe, Jane said that as a “great lover” of Paul, she was “absolutely traumatised” by the tragic news because he was loved by everyone.
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