Paul O’Grady, TV presenter and comedian, dies aged 67

Partner announces ‘unexpected but peaceful’ death of personality who fronted Blind Date, Blankety Blank and was known for his drag persona Lily Savage

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

O’Grady, 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.