Paul O'Grady : comedian and TV star dies at 67p


Entertainer Paul O’Grady, who achieved fame as drag queen Lily Savage before becoming a much-loved comedian and host on British television, has died. He was 67.



Paul O'Grady is an English comedian, actor, and television presenter, born on June 14, 1955, in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. He first gained recognition in the 1990s with his alter ego, Lily Savage, a brash and crude drag queen character. He went on to host several successful television shows, including "The Paul O'Grady Show," "Paul O'Grady Live," and "For the Love of Dogs."

In addition to his work on television, O'Grady has also

appeared in several films, including "The Butcher's Wife" and "Closer to the Moon." He has also written several books, including his autobiography "At My Mother's Knee...and Other Low Joints" and the children's book "The Adventures of Paul and Grace."



O'Grady is a well-known animal lover and has campaigned on behalf of animal rights charities. He was awarded an OBE in 2008 for his services to entertainment.

Paul O'Grady started his career as a performer in the 1970s, working as a social worker during the day and performing in pubs and clubs at night. He first created the character of Lily Savage in the early 1980s and quickly gained a following in the London drag scene. He went on to perform in cabaret shows across the UK, as well as appearing on television shows such as "Blankety Blank" and "The Bill."

In the late 1990s, O'Grady was given his own television show, "The Lily Savage Show," which was a huge success and ran for several seasons. He later retired the Lily Savage character and began presenting shows under his own name, including "The Paul O'Grady Show" and "Paul O'Grady Live." He has also been a regular guest on shows such as "Have I Got News for You" and "Would I Lie to You?"

O'Grady is known for his quick wit and irreverent humor, as well as his warm and affable personality. He has also been open about his struggles with alcoholism and depression, and has spoken publicly about his experiences with mental health issues.

In recent years, O'Grady has continued to work in television, hosting shows such as "Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs," which follows his work at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, and "Paul O'Grady's Little Heroes," which profiles children undergoing treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He is also a patron of several charities, including the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and the Terrence Higgins Trust.


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