Paul O'Grady's tearful words prior to his death as the comic addressed health struggles
msn.comAndre Portasio said he died "peacefully". The Brit personality made a name for himself in comedy, and television - and later became known for his love of dogs.
Paul suffered heart attacks in 2002, 2006 and 2014, and his parents both died of heart issues. He had spoken openly about his health woes over the years as the former 40-a-day smoker had his first heart attack in 2002, and a second in 2006.
In 2013, the star was rushed to hospital after being struck by angina - chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles. READ MORE: Carol Vorderman and Piers Morgan lead tributes as Paul O'Grady diesEarlier that year he had opened up about mortality, saying: "I do count my blessings. "I have had two heart attacks, and if I get to 60 that will be amazing.
I don't fear anything nowadays. "He added to The Mirror: "There has to be an angel out there. They are trying to steer me out of trouble 24 hours a day. "In 2020, at the age of 65, Paul opened up about having three heart attacks, kidney failure and a coronavirus scare behind him.
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