Paul during a low-key wedding ceremony in 2017, said in his statement: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. "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. READ MORE: Paul O'Grady: A life in pictures"I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years. " Most recently, Paul O'Grady has been travelling up and down the country to play Miss Hannigan in the touring stage version of Annie.
Throughout 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.
He also hosted ITV celebrity game show, Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line Up. He also took over the reins from Blind Date's long-running presenter and his close friend Cilla Black, who died in 2015, as he hosted the Channel 5 reboot of the show in 2017.
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