Paul O'Grady's cause of death revealed after Lily Savage star died 'unexpectedly' aged 67

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Paul O’Grady’s cause of death has been revealed after the Blind Date star died at home aged 67. The Lily Savage star, died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on March 28 in his ‘own bed’ with his husband Andre Portasio beside him. ‘He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion,’ Portasio said in a statement at the time.

Tributes poured in for the For the Love of Dogs star from leading figures in the entertainment world, including Sir Elton John, as well as from the royal family.

No cause of death was announced at the time but now it has been stated as sudden cardiac arrhythmia syndrome (SADS). According to his death certificate obtained by the Daily Express, the syndrome was linked to the Blankey Blank host’s ischemic heart disease.

SADS is when someone dies suddenly and unexpectedly from a cardiac arrest, but the cause of the cardiac arrest can’t be found, according to the British Heart Foundation.