Well-known and much loved television presenter, drag queen and dog lover, Paul O’Grady (67) recently died unexpectedly because of a heart attack according to The Mirror. He is known as a celebrity due to being part of LGBTQ+ and he was an actor, writer, and comedian. He achieved notability in a London gay scene in the 1980s because of his drag queen persona Lily Savage, which built his reputation.
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Many of Paul’s friends and fans have been paying tribute to his unexpected death. As soon as he hit scene in the 80s and 90s, became extremely popular in the LGBTQ+ community. Paul began a tour in the north of England in a drag duo called the playgirls before going solo at London’s legendary gay club/bar called the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. Sadly, Paul and the club experienced raids by homophobic police forces. Fans have been sharing these events with members of the public recently.
His Charity Contribution
He was associated with a charity called Battersea. As you can see on the image Battersea are deeply sadden by this tragic event, he was an ambassador for charity for 10 years. This charity is an organization for every dog and cat whatever the situation. Since he loved dogs, his popularity grew in numbers. The charity has raised over £80,000 going to vital care to dogs and cats around the world.
Goodbye Grady
Saying Paul O’Grady was a good man is an understatement. He helped dogs and LGBTQ+ community grow. Despite the raids by homophobic police, he stood up for what he believed in. The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, the venue where it all began, tweeted ‘Lily Savage was a beloved resident performer at RVT throughout the 80s and 90s, paving the way for a legion of drag artist.’
By Rohail & Harry, Yr8
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