Paul O'Grady's best friend reveals late star's last wish for his funeral
msn.comPaul O’Grady’s closest pals has revealed what the star’s last wish for his funeral was. O’Grady died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday evening at the age of 67, his partner, Andre Portasio, said in a statement.
The comic and TV host, who first rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, was considered a trailblazing LGBTQ+ icon.
He also worked tirelessly as campaigner for charities including Save the Children UK and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, with whom he made his popular programme For The Love of Dogs.
Since his death, Battersea has revealed it has received more than £100,000 in donations. Now, in keeping with his warm personality, O’Grady’s best friend, actress Amanda Mealing, 55, has revealed that he wanted his friends to have a laugh and a ‘good time’ at his funeral. ‘Whatever happens, Paul’s funeral will be a celebration of his life and it will be full of laughter. ‘He just told us to have a good time – he’d hate it if everyone was mawkish and morose.
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