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Paul O’Grady’s funeral is scheduled to take place at Port Lympne Safari Park, a cause near and dear to his heart, according to reports. The much loved TV star died peacefully at his home last month, with his official cause of death confirmed to be a cardiac arrest due to a cardiac arrhythmia, on Saturday.

Paul O’Grady’s cause of death was sudden cardiac arrhythmia, his death certificate states. The broadcasting legend, who presented programmes including The Paul O’Grady Show, Blankety Blank and For The Love Of Dogs, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67. His death certificate has confirmed how Paul died, listing sudden cardiac arrhythmia – which was linked to heart disease – as the cause.

Paul O’Grady fans have been left in tears after the first episode of his hit show For the Love of Dogs aired on Thursday night, following his tragic death. After the comedian died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ at the end of March aged 67, the new series - and what will now be the last - began airing last night.

Paul O’Grady fans were reduced to tears on Thursday night, as the final series of For The Love of Dogs, filmed prior to the star’s death began airing - with some fans even confessing it was so sad they "couldn't watch it." There wasn’t a single dry eye in the house as the show, which is shot on location at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, got underway, with the late comedian showcasing his compassion and warm personality as he provided comfort to a beautiful Newfoundland in dire need of leg surgery. Making sure to keep the dog, who was named Peggy, calm, Paul provided his trademark calming and comforting presence in the final hours before she headed off for surgery, with plenty of viewers at home left in tears as they were reminded of just how kind the late star was.

Paul O’Grady, one of the nation’s favourite presenters and TV personalities sadly passed away last month at the age of 67.The showbiz star first broke onto the scene with his drag act persona, Lily Savage, before going on to host his own talk show, plus plenty of other TV series, including a UK favourite, For The Love of Dogs. Paul’s husband, Andre Portasio announced his death in a statement, and revealed that he passed “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday 28th March.

Paul O'Grady's eleventh and final series of For the Love of Dogs premieres at 8.30pm on ITV tonight. Shot on location at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home just before his untimely death at the age of 67 last month, the opening instalment will feature the late comedian melting over a beautiful Newfoundland in dire need of leg surgery. He'll also encounter a Labrador cross who happens to be obsessed with water and keeps flooding her kennel, and a petrified Bichon Frisé that was originally discovered wandering around a forest all on its own.

READ MORE: Victoria Beckham's 'special' message to Nicola Peltz amid feud rumoursThe post continued: "After some consideration, we've decided to keep the account open for now in order to keep you all informed of any Paul related things. "We wish to emphasise that this is the only personal account for Paul O'Grady with his blue tick so please ignore any imposters. "The heartbreaking post was accompanied with a picture of Paul cradling a chicken.

Paul O'Grady, the star's friends praised his alter-ego Lily Savage as they recalled his path to success. Paul worked hard honing his act in front of adoring audiences in London's pubs and clubs but was eventually forced to make the "heartbreaking decision" to "give up the day job he loved" in order to progress his career. Paul settled in London where he split his time between working as a social worker in Camden and performing as Lily Savage.

Paul O’Grady’s long-time radio producer has said “we all feel robbed” while paying tribute to his late friend and colleague on Boom Radio. Malcolm Prince worked with Paul at both BBC Radio 2 and independent station Boom Radio, until the entertainer’s death on March 28 and was also one of the first people to pay tribute to the late comic. While introducing a repeat of Paul’s Christmas Day 2022 Boom Radio show, in a slot originally scheduled for a special Easter broadcast from the pair, Malcolm said: “Hello, I’m Malcolm and I’m usually referred to as Paul O’Grady’s long-suffering radio producer.

Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman. Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love Of Paul O’Grady on ITV1 on Sunday evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.

Christopher Biggins has revealed his close friend Paul O’Grady was still smoking the week he died. The national treasure died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on March 28 aged 67, his husband Andrew Portasio confirmed. Biggins, 74, also reiterated that O’Grady died ‘peacefully’ and shared fond memories of their past holidays with the late Cilla Black.

Christopher Biggins has spoken out after Paul O’Grady’s death following the pair’s decades-long friendship. Showbiz veteran Christopher, 74, said Paul, who tragically died aged 67 last week, didn’t appear to take medics’ concerns very seriously despite having heart problems.The Paul O’Grady Show host suffered three heart attacks over the years: one in 2002, another in 2004 and a third in 2014. With this in mind, Paul had been urged to give up smoking and drinking for the sake of his health.

Paul O’Grady's close friend has opened up about the day the TV star passed away, revealing they'd had the "perfect afternoon" together at Paul's home before his death. Malcolm Prince, who was also Paul's producer, paid tribute to the late Lily Savage star in a new interview, where he explained how the pair had been "laughing" and "reminiscing" all afternoon at Paul's home just hours before he passed away. "On the day that Paul died, I was at his home, having a cup of tea," Malcolm told Radio Times.

The late Paul O'Grady is about to be seen in his final ever series of For the Love of Dogs - and in his last chat about the ITV show, he pays a poignant tribute to the "privilege" of working with the residents of Battersea Dogs' Home. News of Paul's death on 28 March came as a shock, with his 11th series of passion project Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs already completed and ready to air. Once more, he'll meet rescue dogs facing all kinds of hardship and his final interview about the show is full of the love he felt for the dogs he met.

Paul O’Grady voiced his funeral plans back in 2017 – six years before the star’s death. The TV favourite and animal lover sadly passed away earlier this month at the age of 67, leaving his friends, fans and family heartbroken. In the wake of his passing, an old interview from 2017 has resurfaced where the Lily Savage star shared his plans for his funeral – which included a glass coffin.

Paul O'Grady say the star presenter and comedian "didn't listen" to concerns about his health. The death of Mr O'Grady, aged 67, was announced on March 28 and tributes from those who knew him have been flooding in ever since. Christopher Biggins, the panto actor and I'm A Celebrity star who was a close friend of Paul O'Grady, has now spoken about how unconcerned he was with health issues, the Birmingham Mail reports.

ITV soap until 2014, is now dad to daughter Georgia, 13, and son Hal, 10, with husband Cameron Laux. And he remembered: “Paul would always manage to make you laugh, and he absolutely didn’t mince his words. He could be brutal.

Casualty star Amanda Mealing has opened up about her friendship with Paul O'Grady and shared what plans for the late TV star's funeral might look like. O'Grady died earlier this week on March 28. His husband, Andre Portasio, confirmed on March 29 that O'Grady died "unexpectedly but peacefully" the previous evening.

Following the sad news of the passing of British entertaining icon Paul O' Grady, fellow comedian and OK! columnist Judi Love wishes her condolences to his family. Writing in her weekly column, a "heartbroken" Judi says his death is a reminder to "embrace every moment". Here, she also reveals why she can't wait for life on the road, gives a glimpse into her latest Loose Women party, discusses the recent school shooting in Nashville and congratulates her Loose Men co-stars on the recent RTS win.

Paul O'Grady's close friend Amanda Mealing has opened up on the TV star's wish for his funeral. Presenter and Lily Savage star Paul, who passed away this week "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67, told those attending to have "a good time." "He’d hate it if everyone was morose," Amanda, who starred in Holby City as Connie Beauchamp, told The Mirror. 'Whatever happens, Paul’s funeral will be a celebration of his life and it will be full of laughter.

Paul O'Grady fans were moved to tears after an old episode of Blankety Blank, hosted by Paul’s famous drag alter ego Lily Savage, aired on Saturday night, 1 April. Paul tragically passed away on 28 March, leaving his fans, friends and family devastated. And to honour the late star's memory, the BBC aired an old Blankety Blank episode on Saturday night from September 1998, which also featured guest appearances from Davina McCall, Sir Ian McKellen, Gray O’Brien, Rebecca Callard, Sophie Lawrence and Dale Winton.

Paul had died on Wednesday. At the time, 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.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has been “overwhelmed and touched” by donations from the public which have passed £100,000 after the unexpected death of the charity’s ambassador Paul O’Grady, aged 67.

Paul O’Grady's daughter has spoken out about her father's death, sharing how she and her mum are "distraught" and "devastated". Paul passed away on 28 March at the age of 67, his husband Andre Portasio announced in a statement on 29th March. Andre said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening." The late TV star's daughter Sharon Mousley, 48, has now spoken on Paul's sudden death.

Fans of Paul O’Grady have flooded Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with donations in honour of the late TV presenter, who sadly passed away on 28 March. Paul had been an ambassador for Battersea since 2012 and the charity featured in his hit TV show, Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs. The organisation has now received £90,000 worth of donations from fans of Paul, who have set up a 'tribute fund' in memory of him, as well as countless letters, calls, emails and messages of support in the wake of his passing.

late comedian and TV personality after the news he died, aged 67, on Tuesday evening (March 28). In a statement on Wednesday, Paul's husband Andre Portasio said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. READ MORE: Paul O'Grady's final Instagram post says everything about TV star"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.

Suzy Eddie Izzard has praised the late comedian and TV icon Paul O'Grady for being "open and honest" throughout his life and standing true to his identity. Paul, who was well-known for his Lily Savage drag persona, sadly died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 67.The For The Love Of Dogs presenter was at home with his husband of six years Andre Portasio, who confirmed he had died "peacefully" in a statement released the next day. Reflecting on Paul's legendary status in the entertainment industry, 61 year old Suzy, who recently changed her name from Eddie, gushed over Paul's contributions to comedy.

Paul O’Grady had an impressive net worth of £6.4 million prior to his devastating death. The former Blankety Blank host passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 28 March. Confirming the news of his death, Paul’s heartbroken husband Andre Portasio said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening.

It seems Amanda Holden is ignoring the backlash that has followed her tribute to the late Paul O'Grady.

Read More: Paul O'Grady's husband shares the last picture they took together"Imagine that you have dear friend that personifies such supporting love and gloriously sharp comical repartee? Him and the beautiful @malprin have allowed me to experience that first hand", she continued, shouting out Paul's friend and producer. "I’ll never be able to thank you enough and bloody hell I’ll miss you Paul. Give Buster a treat from me.