Paul O'Grady

British comedian, actor and television presenter (1955–2023)

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Paul James O'Grady was an English comedian, broadcaster, drag queen, actor, and writer. He achieved notability in the London gay scene during the 1980s with his drag persona Lily Savage, through which he gained wider popularity in the 1990s. O'Grady subsequently dropped the character and in the 2000s became the presenter of various television and radio shows, including The Paul O'Grady Show.

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Paul O'Grady's replacement as host of For The Love Of Dogs unveiled Alison Hammond is to take over from Paul O'Grady as host of ITV's For The Love Of Dogs. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2024
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home names veterinary hospital after Paul O'Grady Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced it will name its veterinary hospital after TV and radio presenter Paul O'Grady. Sky News - Published on October 16, 2023
Dogs line the street for Paul O'Grady's funeral procession Dogs and their owners lined the streets for the funeral procession of Paul O'Grady - TV star, LGBTQ campaigner and animal lover. Sky News - Published on April 20, 2023

Battersea dogs to form guard of honour at Paul O'Grady's funeral Dogs from the famous Battersea rescue centre will form a guard of honour as part of a private funeral service for Paul O'Grady. Sky News - Published on April 20, 2023
Details of Paul O'Grady's funeral procession revealed Details of Paul O'Grady's funeral procession have been revealed, as his husband thanked supporters for their "support and love". Sky News - Published on April 17, 2023
Paul O'Grady spoke of 'joy' at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home return as interview recorded before his death to air Paul O'Grady spoke of the "joy" he felt when he returned to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for his long-running ITV show in an interview conducted before his death. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2023

Huge surge in donations to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home after Paul O'Grady's death More than £130,000 has been donated to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home following the death of Paul O'Grady. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2023
Paul O'Grady: Last picture of couple shared by husband Andre Portasio Paul O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio has shared the last photo the couple took together, showing them sat on a boat in front of a blue sea and smiling at the camera. Sky News - Published on March 31, 2023
Paul O'Grady gets raucous tribute from cabaret club where he rose to fame Paul O'Grady has been remembered as "one of the greatest drag artists the UK has ever seen" at the LGBTQ+ cabaret club that helped him rise to fame as Lily Savage. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2023
From a rubber gloves raid to plane crash hero - little known facts about TV star Paul O'Grady Paul O'Grady was known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, his TV presence, his campaigning and his love of animals. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2023

Tributes for Paul O'Grady 'who made millions laugh'. Tributes are being paid to Paul O'Grady after the TV star died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2023
TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady has died TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2023