Remembering Paul O'Grady: A Beloved British Comedian and TV Star

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British comedian and TV host Paul O’Grady, who rose to fame as drag queen Lily Savage before becoming a national treasure, has died at the age of 67. O’Grady was a prominent figure in the alternative gay comedy scene and used his platform to speak out about LGBT rights during the AIDS crisis. He later hosted several talk shows and gameshows, including “The Paul O’Grady Show” and “Blind Date,” and was an animal lover who presented “For the Love of Dogs.” O’Grady is survived by his partner and a daughter.
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