Paul O'Grady
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian and presenter
Press clippings
HarperCollins to publish 'definitive' biography of Paul O'Grady
HarperCollins is set to publish the "definitive" biography of Paul O'Grady, written by his close friend and radio producer Malcolm Prince. HarperNonFiction publisher Katya Shipster acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to Paul O'Grady - Not the Same Without You: The Man. The Magic. The Friendship from Gordon Wise at Curtis Brown.
Maia Snow, The Bookseller, 9th May 2025Lily Savage costumes to be displayed
On Friday 2nd May, a free event at the V&A museum in South Kensington will display costumes worn by Paul O'Grady.
British Comedy Guide, 28th April 2025Paul O'Grady's widower shares heartbreaking final video of star taken just 20 minutes before he died
Paul passed away on March 28 2023 after suffering sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67, and now his widower André Portasio has shared a video message on the second anniversary of his death in which Paul spoke out about his book Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang, after he had received an award for it.
Rebecca Davison, Daily Mail, 28th March 2025Julian Clary: 'I keep forgetting Paul O'Grady is dead - it was a terrible loss'
The comedian and writer, 65, on missing a dear friend, walks with his rescue dog and overcoming insomnia.
The Telegraph, 26th October 2024Paul O'Grady's mansion goes on sale for £3.5m
Paul O'Grady's huge countryside mansion has gone on sale for £3.5m - and it comes with a "witches cottage". The much-loved TV presenter, who died last year aged 67, owned this stunning seven-bedroom Kent farmhouse.
Shan Ally, The Sun, 3rd October 2024Paul O'Grady left millions in his account from TV career - a year after his death
Paul O'Grady left behind a multi-million pound television fortune when he tragically died, new documents have revealed.
Natasha Rigler, The Sun, 8th August 2024BBC Four to repeat classic Saturday Night TV, including Blankety Blank
BBC Four is to broadcast a back catalogue of classic Saturday Night programmes during his summer's Olympics. The season will include episodes of Blankety Blank hosted by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and Lily Savage.
British Comedy Guide, 15th July 2024The Life And Death Of Lily Savage review
Insightful documentary shows swirling duality in Paul O'Grady's personality.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 29th March 2024Paul O'Grady's husband opens up on heartbreaking battle to save TV legend
Paul's widower Andre Portasio revealed when he first realised something was wrong.
Jane Matthews, The Sun, 28th March 2024The secret life of Paul O'Grady - by his friends
He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 27th March 2024