‘SNL’ Pays Tribute To Writer Erin Maroney Fraser, Who Died At 53

Suzy Eddie Izzard has paid tribute to Paul ‘O Grady, describing him as a “funny” and “acerbic” comedian.O’Grady, known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage and recently for presenting ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs, died on Tuesday (March 28) at the age of 67.Izzard contributed to a tribute article for the Guardian, where she explained how O’Grady being an openly gay comedian helped her come out as transgender to the world.“Coming out in the TV world back in 1991 was more likely to be a shot in the foot than anything, but I did it anyway, and I’m sure it helped that Paul was already out there, being very relaxed,” Izzard wrote. “That was it, above all else: he was relaxed in his skin, while also being funny and acerbic.“It was a combination that really worked. And I think seeing what he did helped LGBT people out there, either in their personal lives or perhaps as performers being able to be more honest about their sexuality onstage.”Izzard described her appearances on The Paul O’Grady Show as “always fun”, adding: “He was a lovely, decent guy who cared about people.

Susan Boyle has recalled her final meeting with her ‘great friend’ Paul O’Grady after his death aged 67. The Lily Savage and Blind Date star died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday, his husband Andre Portasio said in a statement. Tributes have since poured in for the For the Love of Dogs presenter from figures in the entertainment world, including Lorraine Kelly, while the royal family said they were ‘deeply saddened’ by his death.

ITV's schedule for the coming weeks has been changed in order to pay tribute to late TV presenter Paul O'Grady, who passed away on 28 March aged 67. News of Paul's passing broke on Wednesday morning, with the late star's husband Andre Portasio announcing the sad news in a statement. In light of the news, ITV has switched up its schedule to allow for a tribute to be aired for Paul, as well as For the Love of Dogs: A Royal Special to be aired again.

Elton John has paid tribute to Paul O’Grady after news of his death was announced earlier today (March 29).O’Grady, the TV presenter, actor and comedian known for his scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage and hosting shows including Blankety Blank, died last night (March 28) at the age of 67.John is among a host of celebrities who has remembered the star. In particular, the musician praised O’Grady for his support of LGBTQ+ rights and his AIDS and HIV activism.“Saddening news to hear of Paul O’Grady’s passing this morning,” John began his message on Instagram alongside a photo of the pair.“A brilliant entertainer, wit, and supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and the fight against AIDS and HIV who I was fortunate enough to spend time with including when he hosted @davidfurnish’s and my Stag Party before our Civil Partnership in 2005.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)“Thank you for all the joy you brought into the world, Paul.

Good Morning Britain paid tribute to Paul O’Grady on Wednesday's show after the star died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio announced in a statement.The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said. Mr Portasio said in his statement: “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.

Camilla, Queen Consort, has paid tribute to Paul O'Grady after he passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" aged 67 on Tuesday. Paul had met the Queen Consort a number of times through his work with animals, as he raised money and awareness of animals in need.

Aaron Dessner has taken to social media to pay tribute to Sharon Van Etten’s iconic album, ‘Tramp’, which he claims is the first record he ever produced. An anniversary edition of the album and a previously unreleased song have also been launched.The producer took to Facebook yesterday to celebrate 11-years since the release of Sharon Van Etten’s ‘Tramp’ album.Alongside sharing two images, Dessner also wrote a moving caption, explaining how the album impacted his career and stating that it still “remains so special” to him.“Tramp was the first record I produced,” he said.

Former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has shared a heartwarming tribute to her late dad as she prepares to give birth. Shaughna, who appeared in the sixth season of the hit reality show in 2020, announced last year that she was expecting her first child with partner Billy Webb.The reality star revealed her due date, and just days before she is expected to give birth, Shaughna shared a touching tribute to her dad, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2016.The former Love Islander and influencer posted to her Instagram account on Friday with a photo of a red plaque that had been installed at Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates Stadium in London.

Lance Reddick is getting a posthumous sendoff in “John Wick: Chapter 4”.

Vera star Kenny Doughty has announced he is leaving hit ITV drama Vera after eight years. The actor, who plays DS Aiden Healy, has left fans gutted with the news as he released a statement in which he paid tribute to his co-star Brenda Blethyn, who plays Vera Stanhope.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent March 20 marks the celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. It’s Iran’s first Spring festivities since the death of Jina “Mahsa” Amini, the 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman who died while in police custody for allegedly wearing a loose headscarf. On Nowruz, which means “New Day,” Iranian activist Naza Alakija is paying tribute to Iran’s “Woman. Life. Freedom.” movement with the release of a powerful short film titled “Rise” about a young woman who, like Amini, pushes back agains Iran’s morality police and is kidnapped from the streets of Tehran. Alakija, who is the founder and CEO of London-based Evoca Foundation, produced the short – which features British-Iranian actress Yasaman Mohsani (“Secret Invasion”) as the victim – with partners who have chosen to remain anonymous for fear of retribution from Iran’s security forces, as has the film’s female director.

Doncaster died on Friday, March 17. She had previously shared with her followers that she suffered from migraines and illness and had been diagnosed with optic neuritis a few months ago. A few days before her death she said she had been experiencing a difficult week physically and mentally.

Nandi Bushell has paid tribute to her “hero” Meg White in a new drum cover of one of The White Stripes’ biggest songs.Bushell, now 12, has been sharing her impressive cover versions – played on drums, guitar and more – on her YouTube channel since she was eight.Her latest cover sees her take on The White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army’, using the rendition as an opportunity to show her support for White. The drummer has become the subject of much debate in recent days following journalist Lachlan Markay calling her “terrible” on Twitter.Bushell’s cover video features footage of the young musician drumming along to the single on a drum kit adorned with hearts and White’s first name. It also includes older footage of Bushell playing the track for the first time, accompanied by her dad on guitar.#MegWhite is my #Hero.

King Charles III is remembering Queen Elizabeth II on the first Mother’s Day in the UK since her death.

Tommy Sheridan’s mother has tragically died after a fire broke out at her home in Glasgow.

Brendan Fraser was in floods of tears as he picked up the gong for Best Actor at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday night.The actor, 54, won the Academy's top accolade for his role in The Whale, thanking director Darren Aronofsky for “throwing me a creative life-line”. “So this is what the multiverse looks like,” he said, accepting the award with tears in his eyes and a lump in his throat.

Gogglebox super-fans were left in tears during the popular show's ten-year special, as it paid tribute to six cast members who have sadly died since appearing on the show.To mark the milestone occasion Channel 4 played a compilation from some of the show's best bits over the last decade, before playing a tribute to the six cast members, including fan favourite couple, June and Leon Bernicoff. After an 'In Memory Of' message flashed up on the screen, pictures of the late cast members flashed up, including June and Leon Bernicoff, Mary Cook, Pete McGarry and Andy Michael, who were on the programme.

Paddy McGuinness took to Instagram to pay tribute to his ex wife Christine on International Women's Day. The Question of Sport and Top Gear presenter had heartfelt words to say about model and reality star Christine, the mother of his three children.

Brooklyn Beckham and his mum Victoria have clearly put their family feud to rest, with their amicable display at Paris Fashion Week and his birthday celebration last week.Taking to Instagram on International Women's Day, the budding chef - who has been spending time with his family in recent days - continued to cement his family's closeness by paying a heartfelt tribute to all the important women in his life.WATCH: Brooklyn Beckham supports mum Victoria at Paris Fashion Week show The post featured candid images of his sister Harper with wife Nicola Peltz and his mum Victoria as well as a snapshot of his mother-in-law Claudia Peltz and his grandmothers. He also added a picture of Selena Gomez."Happy international woman's day to all the gorgeous woman out there," he wrote in the caption.

BBC Radio 1 host Mollie King has shared a heartfelt and emotional tribute to her late father Stephen. Mollie wrote: "This month is Brain Tumour Awareness month. I’ve always tried not to let myself think about losing someone I love, it’s too hard to think about, but last year this fear became a reality.