In Pictures: The life and career of much-loved entertainer Paul O’Grady

The 67-year-old had been a fixture on TV screens and the airwaves for decades.
Paul O’Grady (Stuart Wilson/PA)
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Pa Reporters29 March 2023

The beloved entertainer Paul O’Grady has died aged 67, after five decades on stage and screen.

He shot to fame as the acid-tongued drag queen Lily Savage, going on to win millions of fans and a host of awards as a comedian, game show host, chat show compere, radio DJ, animal rights champion and bestselling author.

Here we take a look at the life and times of the unforgettable O’Grady.

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