Paul O'Grady died in his 'own bed' with husband Andre beside him, reveals close friend

Cheryl has been replaced in West End show, 2:22 A Ghost Story by actress Jaime Winstone.The Girls Aloud star, 39, received rave reviews after kicking off her three-month stint in the hit horror show in January. But it has now been announced that Jaime, 37, will be taking over the lead female role of Jenny in the spooktacular show.The actress, who is the daughter of renowned Hollywood actor Ray Winstone, previously took on the role of beloved EastEnders matriarch Peggy Mitchell in an iconic flashback episode that aired last year and the BBC biopic Babs, where she played the late Barbara Windsor.

Blue and Steps were among the pop acts paying tribute this weekend to S Club member Paul Cattermole, who died last week aged 46.The other members of S Club confirmed in a post on Friday that Cattermole had died, stating: “We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul”.“There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel”, they added. “We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have”.“He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us”, they went on.

S Club 7 band member Paul Cattermole has passed away at age 46.

S Club 7 have paid tribute to their bandmate Paul Cattermole following his death at the age of 46. Sharing a black-and-white picture of Paul on their Instagram page, an emotional statement reads: "We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul. "There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel.

Tributes are flooding in for Paul Cattermore who died suddenly on Thursday, April 6 aged 46.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International S Club 7 member Paul Cattermole has died just months after the British pop band announced its fall reunion tour. He was 46. “It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole,” reads a statement published by the BBC, attributed to Cattermole’s family and the band. The singer was found on April 6 at his home in Dorset. He was declared dead later in the afternoon. The BBC reports that a cause of death is currently unknown. “Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul’s family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time,” reads the statement.

O'Grady, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening (March 28). In the statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday morning (March 29), Mr Portasio said: "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 grieving husband Andre Portasio has thanked fans and loved ones for their outpouring of support this week after the death of the star. Andre shared a new post on Instagram on Thursday evening, two days after the beloved TV star died at the age of 67. Paul's husband, 41, shared the final photo of the couple together, taken during what would be their last holiday in January.

Paul O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio shared the last ever photo they took together on their most recent holiday as he thanked fans for their support.

Paul O'Grady has said that the TV star "died in his own bed" with husband Andre Portasio by his side. Paul's friends, fans and loved ones were left devastated on Tuesday as Andre announced that the legendary TV personality had died "unexpectedly but peacefully," aged 67. Tributes have poured in for Paul, as many of his friends have spoken out to express shock and grief at his death, as well as their adoration for him.

ITV has revealed the air date for Paul O’Grady’s For The Love Of Dogs show following his sudden death earlier this week. National treasure and activist Paul, who made his big break as Drag Queen Lily Savage, tragically passed away on Wednesday.

passed away aged 67 on March 28. His partner confirmed the sad news the following morning. Paul, who rose to fame as Lily Savage in the 90s, has been remembered as a fierce activist, a champion for the underdog, bold, brave and brilliantly funny by those who loved him.

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Paul O'Grady, who died on Tuesday at the age of 67, and the actress has revealed she spoke to the entertainer just hours before he passed away. Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid began: "You talked to Paul hours before you discovered that he'd died. What a terrible shock for you.

Read more: Paul O'Grady death latest as tributes flood in after husband Andre Portasio announces news Andre and Paul first met in 2006 before getting married in a small and intimate ceremony in 2017. Paul had recently been touring the country with musical Annie, in which he played Miss Hannigan. Ahead of his shows in Scotland last week, Andre penned a sweet message for his husband on social media.

Actress Linda Thorson said her friend Paul O’Grady was “so happy” and “full of life” when she spoke to him hours before his death aged 67.The Avengers star, also known for being on the ITV soap Emmerdale, described the drag queen turned TV and radio presenter as a “king among men” who “really cared about me”. O’Grady, who began on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening, his partner, Andre Portasio, said in a statement.Tributes have been flooding in for the comedian, including from the Queen Consort, Sir Elton John, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and MPs.Thorson, who said she first met the presenter on early-morning show The Big Breakfast, told Good Morning Britain: “Paul rang me on Tuesday, the day before yesterday, at three o’clock and we spoke for an hour.

Paul O'Grady's friend Linda Thorson was visibly upset on Good Morning Britain as she paid tribute to her late friend.

A friend of the late Paul O'Grady has said that the TV star "died in his own bed" with husband Andre Portasio by his side. Paul's friends, fans and loved ones were left devastated on Tuesday as Andre announced that the legendary TV personality had died "unexpectedly but peacefully," aged 67.Tributes have poured in for Paul, as many of his friends have spoken out to express shock and grief at his death, as well as their adoration for him. The Avengers star Linda Thorson, who was a close friend of Paul, appeared on Good Morning Britain as she paid tribute to the late star, whilst also revealing the circumstances of his death.

TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady "unexpectedly by peacefully" passed away at the age of 67, leaving his fans bereft and his family devastated. Paul's husband Andre Portasio shared the tragic news in a statement given to the PA news agency, which read: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening." Paul and Andre married in 2017 and had been in a relationship since 2005.They decided to marry after it was suggested to them by fellow comic Julian Clary. "Julian put the seed in my head.

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.