Paul O'Grady's cause of death confirmed weeks after TV star died age 67
msn.comThe Express - states that the 67-year-old died from sudden cardiac arrhythmia, which was linked to ischemic heart disease. The British Heart Foundation states that sudden arrhythmic death syndrome - otherwise known as SADS - is when a person dies suddenly after suffering cardiac arrest, and no clear or obvious cause can be found. Read more: When was Paul O'Grady's For The Love of Dogs filmed?
ITV show returns for final seriesCardiac arrest is also identified as when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood to vital organs and the rest of the body.
Eventually, this will cause your breathing to shut down, and your brain will become starved of oxygen. It is thought that the condition affects around 500 people across the United Kingdom each year - and according to Paul's death certificate, it was brought on by his coronary heart disease.
This ensues when the arteries leading to the heart are narrowed, meaning that less blood and subsequently oxygen can reach the heart.
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