Paul O'Grady was GMB's first ever guest as ITV show pays tribute after star dies aged 67

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Good Morning Britain paid tribute to Paul O’Grady on Wednesday's show after the star died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio announced in a statement.The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said.

Mr Portasio said in his statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. “We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss. “He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion. “I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years.” Paying tribute to Paul on Wednesday's GMB, host Susanna Reid revealed that the late star was their first ever guest on the ITV show.

Susanna, 52, said: "He was the very first guest that we had on this show on Good Morning Britain, when we launched back in 2014. "Ben [Shephard] and I were lucky enough to interview him on the sofa.

I think we have a little bit of that now!" It then showed the past clip of Paul talking to Ben and Susanna about the time he bumped into George Clooney.