O’Grady died “peacefully but unexpectedly” on Tuesday, according to a statement from her husband.

Drag queen personality Lily Savage shot Paul O’Grady, a British television host, to worldwide fame. He died on Tuesday. He was 67 years old.

O’Grady’s death was announced in a statement on Wednesday by her husband, Andre Portasio.

Portasio, who wed the comedian in 2017, said in a statement, “It is with great regret that I notify you that Paul passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening,” according to the BBC.

The statement continued, “He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all who enjoyed his humor, wit and compassion.” “I’m sure he wants me to express my gratitude for all the support you’ve given me over the years.”

The royal family released a statement following O’Grady’s death. The comedian was working with Queen Camilla at Battersea Dog and Cat Home in London.

“Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Paul O’Grady. He was a close associate of Her Majesty’s and supported @Battersea_, giving us many laughs and fun memories.”

The BBC quoted a Queen Consort spokesperson as saying she would “privately share her sympathies with Paul’s family”.

At the time of her sudden demise, the TV personality was on a UK tour as Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie. In his final Instagram post, dated March 13, he said, “I’m really enjoying playing Hannigan again after such a long time, especially with a really wonderful and lovely cast.”

The Annie production team released a statement on Wednesday in response to news of O’Grady’s passing. News of Paul O’Grady’s passing was announced in a statement that read, “Everyone at Annie the Musical is shocked and saddened.” “A remarkable Miss Hannigan and a person we will all greatly miss. She was irreplaceable, hilarious and kind.”

O’Grady started out as a drag performer in the 1980s, and his Lilly Savage alter ego eventually earned him both radio and television hosting jobs.

From 1995 to 1996, he served as Savage’s host for the British morning program The Big Breakfast. From 1997 to 1999, he served as Savage’s host for a revival of the famous British comedy game show Blankety Blank.

He was in the U.S. at the time. Of. The most famous drag performer in the U.S., for the first time, was me. According to the BBC, O’Grady was referred to as “the most important person in British culture for drag” by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard.

His drag persona was retired in 2004 after giving it up in the early 2000s. He then looked at broadcasting opportunities as himself, including hosting his own daytime and late-night talk shows as well as Sunday afternoons. A 13-year stint as host of BBC Radio 2 was one of them. He left the show in August.

O’Grady most recently appeared on British television as the host of the acclaimed program For the Love of Dogs from 2012 to 2022. According to The Guardian, at his farm, he met dogs that had come to the Battersea rescue home and followed their adoption journey. on the show.

He appeared in an episode of a special edition of the series last year with the Queen Consort, to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the rescue organisation.

O’Grady had two heart attacks, one in 2002 and one in 2006, according to the BBC, but he was allegedly in good health at the time of his death.

News Original Source: People

Original Author: Julia Moore

Author by: NSATimes team