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Paul O’Grady: The comedian and presenter who rose to fame as Lily Savage

The much-loved presenter died aged 67 on Tuesday evening, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement.

The Independent UK

Paul O’Grady aka Lily Savage dies 'unexpectedly and peacefully' aged 67

The comedian, actor and writer, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening as tributes pour in for the late star

Daily Mirror

From heavy metal bands to Tory MPS: What became of Liverpool's children's TV stars

Many famous faces from Liverpool had stints in kids' telly

Liverpool Echo

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29 Brookside storylines you've probably forgotten as 'best' soap returns

Affectionately known as 'Brookie,' it's been over 40 years since it first hit our screens

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady on how he 'almost moved to Clifton' and his friendship with Camilla

We spoke to the star as he prepares to return to the stage in Bristol

Bristol Post

Paul O'Grady accepted Annie role after producer 'got him drunk'

Paul will tread the boards at Liverpool's Empire Theatre next year

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady refuses to watch Blankety Blank because of past 'horrors'

Blankety Blank is currently airing with Bradley Walsh presenting

Liverpool Echo

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Reason Paul O'Grady says Lily Savage is 'dead'

Lily left the spotlight almost 20 years ago

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady’s life – Husband to secret daughter and adorable pets as he leaves Radio 2

Paul O'Grady has lived an interesting life since he was born in Birkenhead in 1955, from near-death experiences to his final days as a presenter on BBC Radio 2

Daily Mirror

‘It comes down to taste’: how the Edinburgh comedy awards find tomorrow’s funniest stars

Nica Burns, driving force of the festival’s comedy prize, talks about the winners and losers in 40 years of the hugely influential event

The Guardian - UK

Panto or 'grooming' - Bristol reacts to Drag Queen Story Hour protests

“Bet every one of those geriatrics loved Lily Savage" - Thousands of you have had your say

Bristol Post

Artist protested with Lily Savage as a child at a Pride march

Having been surrounded by the LGBTQ+ community and its allies all her life, Jazamin Sinclair realised she was bisexual and pansexual

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady shares decades old 'bittersweet' photo of Lily Savage with fan

Paul retired Lily’s stilettos in 2004 but her legacy as one of the UK's most iconic drag queens lives on.

Liverpool Echo

Unearthed photos of baby faced Merseyside celebs before they were famous

Youthful pics of some of the city's most famous faces including Jodie Comer, Daniel Craig, Abbey Clancy, Paul O'Grady, John Bishop and Stephen Graham before they hit the big time

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‘Our ears were bleeding!’ – Harry Hill on making his Tony Blair rock opera

Saddam gets a Groucho Marx makeover, Gordon Brown sings about macroeconomics – and Cherie is part Lily Savage, part Lili Marleen. The big-collared comic reveals all about Tony!

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady among Countdown host replacement favourites as Anne Robinson quits

The veteran broadcaster has been linked with the role on the Channel 4 show

Liverpool Echo

Celebrities you might not know have links to Wirral

You may be surprised that some of these celebs hail from the peninsula

Liverpool Echo

Eight 'Scouse' celebs that aren't actually from Liverpool

We've rounded up some of the celebrities who often get confused for being Scousers

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Paul O’Grady and Brookside star Claire Sweeney nominated for prestigious awards

The two have been shortlisted for awards at the Rainbow Honours

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady in legal battle as Liverpool bar names ale after Lily Savage

The comedian said he was highly suspicious of the brewery's intentions

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady's life from Lily Savage to Love Of Dogs and health battles

We take a look at the long-spanning career of one of the UK's national treasures

Wales Online

Paul O'Grady fans react after 'new regime' at BBC takes him off air for 13 weeks

There's a new regime now, says the former Lily Savage star

Liverpool Echo

How Paul O'Grady's alter ego, Lily Savage, became a household name

Lily retired her stilettos in 2004 but her legacy as one of the UK's most iconic drag queens lives on

Wales Online

ITV For the Love of Dogs: Paul O'Grady's health battle, life as Lily Savage and becoming a teenage dad

We take a look into the career of one of the UK's national treasures

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady calls BBC 'tight b*******' over Lily Savage recording

Paul stepped in to help Miles Kane

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