Paul OGradys husband Andre Portasio shares heartfelt birthday tribute to late star
Paul O’Grady's husband Andre Portasio has shared a heartfelt tribute to his late husband, Paul O'Grady, three months after his death.
Andre took to Instagram to share a sweet sunset snap of him and Paul, 67, In the snap, both donned shirts, as Andre wrapped an arm around Paul's shoulder.
Paul's husband wrote: "HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY. Myself and dogs miss you lots and we can only wish you were here with us. Love you always @paulogrady."
Paul, who was also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 29 March, which was confirmed by Andre.
Andre 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.
“He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion.
“I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years.”
Paul and Andre were married during a low-key wedding ceremony in 2017.
During his career, he hosted The Paul O’Grady Show, Blind Date and Blankety Blank, as well as ITV’s multi-award-winning For The Love Of Dogs.
He also hosted ITV celebrity game show, Paul O’Grady’s Saturday Night Line Up.
Paul took over the reins from Blind Date’s long-running presenter and his close friend Cilla Black, who died in 2015, as he hosted the Channel 5 reboot of the show in 2017.
Last year he was joined by the Queen Consort in a special one-off episode of For The Love Of Dogs to mark 160 years of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, an organisation for which he was an ambassador.
Following Paul's death, fans and fellow famous faces flocked to social media to pay tribute to the late star, with the likes of Lorraine Kelly and Martin Lewis leading tributes.
Taking to Twitter, ITV star Lorraine penned: "Such sad news. Paul O'Grady – funny, fearless, brave, kind and wise. Will be sorely missed. A really special man."
Financial guru Martin said: "Quite shocked and saddened to wake up to the news of Paul O'Grady passing. A funny man, with incredibly quick wit, who made millions laugh."
John Barrowman wrote: "I am totally shocked and sad to hear the awful news that Paul O'Grady has died. An awesome talent stretching decades. From watching him as Lily Savage at the Vauxhall Tavern to sitting with him laughing backstage at West End Bares to being a guest on his @itv Paul O'Grady show".
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