RIP Paul O`Grady

[r00fie1]

AKA Lilly Savage
Aged 67.

 

[Morton94]

This one made me sad, his work for the animals of this country was truly amazing.
Very funny man as well.
R.I.P

 

[Starbuck]

Never really cared for him as a drag act. But as a Radio presenter, TV host and for sure his work in promoting animal welfare he was brilliant. RIP Paul.

 

[parmoboy]

Sad news. He was very natural as a presenter and was excellent with all of the animals he came across on his show.

I had noticed he didn't look too well when he'd presented an award at the Pride of Britain.

 

[Diego]

RIP. He seemed a lovely fella

 

[joeydiaz]

RIP, a great human being.

 

[Legz]

Shocked by hearing this when I put the TV on this morning. Really liked Paul....found him very funny and seemed such a lovely person to be around but had a very sharp tongue when needed. Plus he did outstanding work for Battersea dogs home. RIP

 

[Jedi boro]

Sad news a great human being and a very funny man.

RIP

 

[Alwaysaborolad]

To be honest he wasn't my cup of tea, both on tv and radio, but 67 is no age to die RIP Paul.

 

[Brian Marwood]

Incredibly sad to lose someone so funny and talented. A real trailblazer.

On a side note, the conspiracy nuts are linking his sudden death to the Covid vaccination.

 

[Zoophonic]

Saw him live in the clubs in the 90s in London principally Madame Jojos in Soho.In those days he went under the name of Paul Monroe. Also remember him supporting Vic Reeves Big Night Out stage shows. His mind was razor sharp as Lily Savage and thought he was restricted as a comic on TV although he made an excellent living with the portrayal on screen. RIP Paul.

 

[Cardiffdaffs]

Incredibly sad to lose someone so funny and talented. A real trailblazer.

On a side note, the conspiracy nuts are linking his sudden death to the Covid vaccination.

Really not worth giving those views oxygen frankly.

Incredibly sincere nice guy who was gifted as a live performer and made the transition from drag act to tv personality with ease.

 

[Acklam_Lad]

Great guy all round by all accounts. His humour and quick wit always had me laughing. But his legacy has to be his charity work over the years. He really was a shining light for all the charities he worked with

 

[TheLodger]

He hated the Tories. RIP.

 

[Nosmo-King]

His greatest gift? How much empathy he showed everyday folk. A genuine guy who cared for humans - as well as animals. Genuinely saddened to hear this news.

 

[Teesste]

A funny fella who always came across as a lovely human being. It's very sad to lose another one of the good guys far too early.

RIP Paul

 

[Norman_Conquest]

I was both shocked and saddened when I saw this post and it feels like we've all lost a true friend.

As others have said, I couldn't take to Lilly Savage but loved his daily chat shows on the TV and always had to have the mother in law sat in front of the box in time for it starting.

The work he carried out for Battersea Dog Trust was first class and I am sure there are thousands of dogs out there that have been re-homed because of him. Whilst watching him on that show you always felt he would take one of the dogs home with him and I am sure he often did. Maybe it was the unconditional love that the dogs offered him and that he longed for that won his heart.

Paul also had a talent for making others feel at ease and bringing the best out of everyone. The world is a sadder place without him being in it.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

RIP

 

[Kowalski]

My sister met him the morning after she had seen him in a show in the street. She started showing him photos of her dog, he said it's cold out here and took her and her husband for a coffee. She named her next dog Lily.

RIP Paul.

 

[BigJohnsPens]

Lovely fella. RIP Paul.

 

[Marvanelli]

Grew up watching Lily Savage. Always thought he/she was brilliant.

Paul O'Grady was a top class presenter and a chat show host.

RIP Paul.