Paul O’Grady’s cause of death was sudden cardiac arrhythmia, his death certificate states. The broadcasting legend, who presented programmes including The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67.
His death certificate has confirmed how Paul died, listing sudden cardiac arrhythmia – which was linked to heart disease – as the cause.
Sudden cardiac arrhythmia is when someone dies unexpectedly after going into cardiac arrest. It affects around 500 people a year in the UK.
News of Paul's death left friends and fans devastated, with celebrities lining up to pay tribute to the beloved star, who was also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage.
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