Paul O'Grady's husband explains sweet reason TV star 'would never allow' BBC News on the telly

The late Paul O'Grady's husband, Andre Portasio, has reportedly sparked outrage with plans to transform the star's rural estate, as conservationists condemn his proposal. Andre has planned to remodel a hut on a rustic estate he inherited from his TV star spouse into a property triple the size, meeting stark opposition from environmentalists.They argue against the plans, insisting they '"fail to conserve or enrich the special character and unique qualities" of the Kent Downs region.

legendary musician recalled that he initially wanted to play guitar for the band instead of bass. However, his hopes were dashed after an incident at a show early in his career.McCartney explained that he was good at playing the guitar while “at home,” and bandmate John Lennon’s aunt, Mimi Smith, used to tell him that he was “much better than John.”“Mind you, when I first met John, he played banjo chords,” McCartney remembered.

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Prince William and Prince Harry "were nervous" while watching their dad tie the knot again, a body language expert revealed on Tuesday.

ITV viewers have been left "in bits" following an emotional episode of Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventures on Sunday night. It marked the last time the late star will appear on television.

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Paul O'Grady fans have been left in tears as the late comedian's final TV appearance aired following his death last year. Paul died aged 67 from sudden cardiac arrhythmia in March 2023. The comedian's final series of ITV1's Great Elephant Adventures aired on Sunday 7th April, which saw Paul visit Thailand's biggest wildlife hospital and communicate with elephants in Laos.

One year on since the tragic death of TV legend Paul O’Grady, his iconic show For The Love of Dogs will once again be returning to our screens, this time with This Morning and GBBO star Alison Hammond at the helm.The show, which follows the day to day running of Battersea Dogs and Cats home as it tries to find forever homes for countless animals in need, was previously hosted by Paul for 11 years, and even counted Alison among it’s regular viewers up until his death. Now, stepping into Paul’s shoes to continue showcasing the work of the phenomenal charity, Alison will come face to face to a wide variety of dogs during her time at the centre, and will even roll her sleeves up to muck in and help with the day to day running of Battersea.

A new Paul O'Grady documentary filmed months before the entertainer's unexpected death will air on ITV tonight (Sunday March 31). The 67-year-old sadly died on March 28 last year from sudden cardiac arrhythmia.

Paul O'Grady, the lovable host and comedian, well-known for his character Lily Savage, passed away over a year ago on 28 March at the age of 67. At the time, his beloved husband Andre Portasio shared the heartbreaking news and said Paul died "peacefully". Having suffered from heart attacks in the years 2002, 2006 and 2014, Paul had always been open about his health struggles.

Fans of Paul O'Grady were left teary-eyed as they watched the 'Life and Death of Lily Savage' on ITV, a documentary that traced the journey of his famous alter ego. On Good Friday, viewers tuned into ITV to revisit the birth and retirement of Lily Savage - the drag act alter ego of comedian Paul, who sadly passed away last March at 67. Paul first introduced Lily to the world in 1978 with a performance at the Black Cap pub in Camden, North London.

A new documentary will air on Friday, 29 March looking back at the life of the late Paul O'Grady and his famous drag act Lily Savage, which saw him shoot to fame.The ITV show will mark a year since the comedian passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67. Following news of his passing, Amanda Holden sparked backlash after making a 'woke' comment during a tribute to the TV star. Paul's husband Andre Portasio announced his peaceful passing and Amanda, who had worked alongside the star, expressed her shock and shared her thoughts on the sad news during her Heart breakfast show with co-host Jamie Theakston.

One year on since the tragic death of TV legend Paul O’Grady, his husband Andre Portasio has candidly spoken about the star’s final moments, including his own shock at having to say goodbye to the love of his life. On the day of Paul’s death, 28 March 2023, Andre explained that they had started their day like normal, with nothing out of the ordinary on the cards that could possibly hint at the tragedy that lay ahead.

Paul O'Grady was loved by many for his drag act Lily Savage and his big-hearted work with animals - but some of the late star's fans were surprised to learn that he was also a devoted dad.The comedian and For the Love of Dogs star was a proud father to Sharyn Mousley, who was born when Paul was just a teenager. When Paul died suddenly in March 2023 aged 67, a devastated Sharyn played a poignant part in his funeral where she left a heartbreaking tribute to her beloved dad. Sharyn also features in ITV documentary The Life and Death of Lily Savage, which will mark a year since his passing, where she shares her treasured memories of growing up with the entertainer in her life.

Paul O'Grady, the beloved entertainer and drag queen, sadly passed away at the age of 67 on March 28, 2023. His sudden death shocked the entertainment world, with hundreds of tributes pouring in from past co-stars, guests, and organisations he had worked with over the years. His husband Andre Portasio confirmed that Paul had died "unexpectedly but peacefully", causing a huge shock among family, friends, and fans.

Christine McGuinness was left giggling over what she needs to 'stop' as she was seen after her appearance on The One Show where she opened up about a former fear of dying.

Queen Camilla has been sending 'super-sweet' letters to Paul O'Grady's husband, Andre Portasio, following the star's passing. Camilla and Paul were close due to their shared love for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, often appearing together at public events. But Andre, who recently spoke to The Mirror about his first year without Paul, has admitted he hasn't responded yet.

Tomorrow marks a year since the loss of Paul O'Grady after the TV star went into sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67. Now his husband Andre Portasio has opened up on how he's finding it though to adjust to life without him. "I really thought that when we got married it would be forever.

As it nears a year since Paul O'Grady's tragic death, his widow, Andre Portasio, has spoken out, for the first time, to give his heart-wrenching account of the moment he found his partner in their home. Paul, who presented programmes including The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, died at the age of 67 after going into sudden cardiac arrhythmia. But prior to the incident, Andre recalls the couple having the 'most ordinary day' in their Kent home - going on a walk, watching the news, and drinking tea.