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Devastated staff at a Scots bar which Paul O'Grady regularly dropped into have paid tribute to the "iconic legend" following his death on Tuesday.

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.

Paul O'Grady's sign-off from his final BBC Radio 2 show is being remembered following his 'unexpected' death at 67. The TV presenter and comedian's partner Andre Portasio confirmed the tragic news in a statement.

TV and comedy legend Paul O’Grady, who became a household name in the early noughties, known for his wit and love of animals, has died at age 67. Paul James Michael O’Grady was born in Birkenhead, on Merseyside, in 1955. Both his parents died young from heart problems – his father when O’Grady was in his late teens and his mother, whose maiden name was Savage, when he was 33.The name is believed to have inspired his famous drag alter ego Lily Savage, who helped propel him to mainstream success.The comedian and TV personality first rose to prominence as his drag queen persona Lily Savage in the 1980s and 1990s before going on to host a string of television programmes.

TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said.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.

Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said.

Tributes poured in Thursday for legendary composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94 at home in Los Angeles. Bacharach composed more than 500 songs including Say A Little Prayer and Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, and over the course of his career was heaped with honors including six Grammy Awards.During seven decades of work, he wrote for a string of A-list stars including Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Tom Jones, Barbra Streisand and Dusty Springfield. Michael Keaton, whose first starring role was in the 1982 film Night Shift scored by Bacharach, led the celebrity testimonials on social media.He posted an Instagram photo of the death announcement appearing on CNN and wrote in the caption simply: 'Legend.' Dearly departed: Tributes poured in Thursday for legendary composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94 at home in Los Angeles; he is pictured in 1969 Legend: Michael Keaton, whose first starring role was in the 1982 film Night Shift scored by Bacharach, led the celebrity testimonials Mourning: Alec Baldwin, who once sang Bacharach and Hal David's song What The World Needs Now Is Love on 30 Rock, wrote: 'Rest in peace the great Burt Bacharach...'Alec Baldwin, who once sang Bacharach and Hal David's song What The World Needs Now Is Love on 30 Rock, wrote: 'Rest in peace the great Burt Bacharach...'Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson, who previously cited Bacharach as one of his prime influences, rhapsodized about the late songwriter on Twitter.'I’m so sad to hear about Burt Bacharach. Burt was a hero of mine and very influential on my work,' wrote Wilson.

Burt Bacharach has died at the age of 94.

This weekend the remaining Strictly Come Dancing stars will head to Blackpool - and BBC bosses have revealed the songs they will dance to this Saturday.

Liverpool was tonight unveiled as the host of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest next year - and the reaction in Manchester was, well, mixed.

Some were up and coming stars of the future. Others were established pop legends, and some were flirting with fame but would vanish into obscurity.

ITV Lorraine viewers were left unimpressed after Ranvir Singh interviewed Line of Duty star Daniel Mays.

Graham Skidmore, known to viewers as Blind Date’s “Our Graham”, has been remembered as a “fantastic father and husband” by his son, Neil, following his death aged 90. He became known as “Our Graham” thanks to the show’s host Cilla Black who gave him the nickname while he established himself as the voice of the show for 17 years between 1985 and 2002. He died in December 2021 on Boxing Day, Neil told the PA News Agency, with the news only reported on now after it was mentioned in the In Memoriam section in the Spring/Summer 2022 journal from actors’ union Equity.

Graham Skidmore has died aged 90, his family have confirmed. Graham – lovingly known as ‘Our Graham’ to Blind Date fans – voiced the popular dating show hosted by Cilla Black between the years of 1985 to 2002. Between 1993 and 2002, he was also a regular fixture on Vic and Bob’s Shooting Stars.

Mick Jagger is back in Liverpool ahead of the Rolling Stones' first concert in the city in over 50 years.And in keeping with the band's tour celebrating its 60th anniversary, the legendary frontman took to his social media platforms and shared a series of photos of himself striking a pose next to some of the more recognizable monuments and murals.It comes as the iconic rockers are set to perform at the Anfield Stadium Thursday night as part of their summer 2022 European 'Sixty' tour. Stones on tour: Mick Jagger, 78, took in the sites of Liverpool, England on Wednesday, ahead of the Rolling Stones' concert atAnfield Stadium the following dayIn the first photo, Jagger can be seen standing next to the Canada Boulevard sign in the city dressed casually in tan jeans with a black coat over a purple-pattered shirt and a gray cap.'So long since I've been in Liverpool - looking forward to Anfield tomorrow night,' the legendary frontman, 78, revealed to his2.5 million Instagram fans and followers, as well as his 2.4 million more on Twitter.

READ MORE: M&S departure could cast a light on forgotten part of city centre Cilla Black Cilla Black was buried just feet from her parents’ graves with a headstone that describes her as a “devoted mother and grandmother”. The Surprise! Surprise! star died from a stroke at her villa in Spain in August 2015 after losing her balance and falling while sunbathing, aged 72. Her headstone at Allerton Cemetery carries her name ‘Cilla Black OBE’ above the single word: “Singer”.

celebs featuring on the show is Anthea Turner. The TV star presented Top of the Pops from 1988 to 1991. Anthea was once the second-highest-paid female TV presenter, behind Cilla Black.

The Masked Singer judge Jonathan Ross spoke fondly of the fellow star, who he has declined to name, but shared that the pair had bonded over European cinema before the other man in question made his move.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote countless songs for both The Beatles and some other artists. But Lennon said he peaked lyrically back in 1969 when he wrote a song for a charity compilation album: No One's Gonna Change Our World. For their contribution to the album - which also included such artists as Lulu, Cilla Black, and Rolf Harris - The Beatles included the song Across the Universe.

Jason Manford told TV viewers to 'chill out' as he defended Starstruck co-star Sheridan Smith.

Amanda Holden is set to host her own dating show - 30 years after she appeared as a contestant on Blind Date.