Paul Grady

2023 - 3 - 31

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Paul O'Grady: Donations since his death overwhelm Battersea Cats ... (BBC News)

Donations to an animal charity loved by Paul O'Grady have passed £100,000 since the star's death. Battersea Cats and Dogs Home said it was "overwhelmed and ...

Last year, O'Grady was joined by the Queen Consort in a one-off episode of For The Love Of Dogs to mark 160 years of Battersea. Mr Laurie has previously said O'Grady was a "genuine animal lover" and his "real legacy" was how he showed the British public and an international audience how "lovable and incredible" rescue dogs were, inspiring people to adopt and rehome. Battersea Cats and Dogs Home said it was "overwhelmed and touched" by the donations.

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Paul O'Grady's daughter breaks silence over TV star's sudden death (Liverpool Echo)

Paul welcomed his daughter who he shares with now 76-year-old friend Diane Jansen, in 1974 and she is his only child. Sharon was born in the 1970s when Paul was ...

“We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss. Paul welcomed his daughter who he shares with now 76-year-old friend Diane Jansen, in 1974 and she is his only child. The mother-of-two has expressed her sadness and the sadness of her family who have all been left shocked by Paul’s death. She quickly said, 'Why don't you have a look at her?'" He gave Sharon away on her wedding day when she swapped vows with Philip Mousley. She looked like a Disney princess.”

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Amanda Holden Faces Backlash Over Paul O'Grady 'Woke' Comment (HuffPost UK)

Many have questioned whether the Britain's Got Talent judge actually knows what 'woke' means after she paid tribute to the TV star following his death.

“I loved our conversations... Everything that came out of his mouth was brilliant, and I absolutely adored him.” I can’t quite believe it. She continued: “He had massive opinions on everything, which I love people like that. [to come under fire in the wake of Paul’s death.](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/dominic-raab-red-faced-after-getting-paul-o-grady-name-wrong_uk_64242ad3e4b0a10577bafaf8) [Dominic Raab](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/dominic-raab/) was left embarrassed after getting the star’s name wrong in the House of Commons. The deputy prime minister was attempting to pay tribute to the late comedian when he called him “Paul Grayson”. Amanda finished by saying: “You knew he was in the room, you absolutely knew he was in the room and I just, oh my god, we’re just all going to miss him so, so much.” [Amanda was one of the first stars to pay tribute](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/paul-o-grady-death-tributes_uk_6423db01e4b0512ca9219ce3) on social media. [Britain’s Got Talent](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../news/britains-got-talent/) judge was remembering the TV star during her Heart Breakfast Show with co-host Jamie Theakston on Wednesday when she said what she “loved” about the late star was that he was “not woke in any way”. “You know what I loved about him, he was not woke in any way,” Amanda began, before Jamie chimed in and agreed: “Nope, that’s for sure.” “He’s one of those people who it feels like he was always around,” Jamie added. [Amanda Holden](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../news/amanada-holden/) is under fire for a comment she made about [Paul O’Grady](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../news/paul-ogrady/) following [his sudden death earlier this week](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/paul-o-grady-dead-dies_uk_6423d402e4b00023616380e9).

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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home donations hit £100000 after death of ... (The Guardian)

London charity 'overwhelmed and touched' by donations to tribute fund set up after death of ambassador.

[members of the public](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/mar/31/paul-ogrady-readers-remember-we-used-to-chat-as-we-walked-our-dogs-he-was-lovely) this week. [O’Grady’s death](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/mar/29/paul-ogrady-presenter-and-comedian-dies-aged-67) on Tuesday at the age of 67, the animal charity set up a “tribute fund”, which has raised more than £100,000. [Dogs](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/dogs), 11 series of which were filmed at the home.

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Paul O'Grady's death sparks £100000 wave of love for Battersea ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Chief Executive Peter Laurie said the charity – which featured in the comic's TV show Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs – had received countless letters, ...

Yesterday Andre posted a picture of the pair on their last holiday early this year. The aim of the game for me became to re-home these dogs. Paul regularly spoke of his love for the show, and the home. “I’d like to see this place empty. “Once I became really involved, I’d go home and worry about the dogs. This has been one of the nicest jobs I’ve ever had.

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Paul O'Grady's husband shares last picture they took together (Sky News)

Popular presenter Paul O'Grady, who died suddenly this week, became a household name for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, and presented shows including ...

He also thanked fans for their messages of support, adding: "I much appreciate you all taking the time to reach out. Unbeknownst to us back in January this would be our last ever holiday together." [died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67](https://news.sky.com/story/paul-ogrady-tv-star-and-comedian-dies-unexpectedly-12844598) on Tuesday evening.

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