He moved to London in his 20s…
On Tuesday, television presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady died unexpectedly, the BBC reported quoting his partner Andre Portasio.
He was 67 years old. Mr. Paul was known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, which became popular in the 1990s.
The BBC report further said that he hosted a number of chat shows and brought his love of dogs to the screen.
Just a few days ago, O'Grady had finished playing Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie and was set to resume the role in performances around the UK.
"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," Mr. Portasio said in a statement carried by The Guardian.
"He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals, and all those who enjoyed his humor, wit, and compassion.
I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown over the years," he further said in the statement.
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