He will be dearly missed."īorn in Birkenhead, on the Wirral, Merseyside, Mr O'Grady's mother's maiden name was Savage - which is believed to have inspired his famous drag alter ego. "He was a champion for the underdog and would do anything to ensure all animals live a healthy and happy life. He continued: "Paul had an extremely hands-on approach as a Battersea Ambassador and has been fundamental in helping our charity to communicate important campaign messages. Paul O'Grady with the Queen at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. "Paul will always be associated with Battersea and we are truly saddened to have lost such a true friend and huge part of our charity. She added: "Already giving them raucous, ripping up the rulebook, mischief making, calling it out, loving hell in heaven."īattersea Cats and Dogs Home called Mr O'Grady a "devoted animal lover" and a "champion for the underdog".Ĭhief executive Peter Laurie said: "Battersea will forever remember Paul as a devoted animal lover with the biggest heart, who fell head over heels in love with every dog he met at our centres. Mr O'Grady was a well-known animal lover and support of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.įormer Countdown star Carol Vorderman asked: "Paul, what are we meant to do without you?" Everyone whose lives he touched will miss him greatly, as will those who enjoyed his wit and admired his compassion." "Paul was one of the loveliest people you could ever meet. Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said Mr O'Grady was not just a "comedian and broadcast personality but a much admired campaigner for LGBT+ equality and animal rights. Replying to another Twitter user, she added: "I always think dogs are the best judge of character and they ADORED him." Paul O'Grady - funny, fearless, brave, kind and wise. TV presenter Lorraine Kelly described O'Grady as "a really special man" in an online tribute. Mr O'Grady with his husband Andre Portasio.ĭuring the coronavirus lockdown, he wrote his debut children's book, Eddie Albert And The Amazing Animal Gang, which was published in September 2021.
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