TV star and comedian Paul O’Grady dies at the age of 67

Paul O’Grady in the Press Room at the National Television Awards 2018 held at the O2 Arena, London.

TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said.

The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said.