AMANDA Holden, Lorraine Kelly and Piers Morgan have led tributes to the late Paul O'Grady today.The TV and radio star passed away last night at 67, 'unexpectedly but peacefully' according to a statement from his husband.And Paul's celebrity friends were quick to praise him on social media.Woken up to this sad, sad news," wrote Amanda Holden.
"I loved Paul. He was brilliantly opinionated, searingly sharp and very funny.I loved our conversations. I can’t quite believe it. Thoughts with Andre and their family."Piers Morgan added: "RIP Paul O'Grady, 67. A wonderfully warm, mischievous, hilarious guy with a sublime natural talent for broadcasting and making people laugh.Lorraine Kelly, Paul's ITV co-star said: "Paul O'Grady. The kindest, funniest man - warm, witty and wise. Dogs are the best judge of character and they LOVED him.On her own TV show today, the Scottish host fought back tears as she recalled her pal.
Paying tribute, Lorraine, 63, had tears in her eyes as she told viewers about the time Paul had joined the show on her 50th birthday.She was speaking to Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis as they cut to Lorraine, and explained: "It's so so sad. But every time you think of him and you remember, you just smile and you laugh.I turned 50 and they said to me, we’ve got a surprise for you, you don’t have to do anything, and Paul hosted the whole show."
And Carol Vorderman added: "Already giving them raucous, ripping up the rulebook, mischief making, calling it out, loving hell in heaven.Paul, what are we meant to do without you?Meanwhile, Good Morning Britain anchor Susanna Reid paid tribute to the "funny and compassionate star" on the ITV daytime show.Her co-star Martin Lewis took to Twitter to write: "Quite shocked and saddened to wake up to the news of Paul O'Grady passing. #RipPaulOgrady. A funny man, with incredibly quick wit, who made millions laugh."
GMB newsreader Charlotte Hawkins took to Twitter to write: "Oh no, such sad news to wake up to that the magnificent Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67.What a warm-hearted, hugely talented and funny man he was. Plus a dog-lover of course, with his brilliant show. Such a loss & gone too young.Radio presenter Simon Mayo wrote on Twitter: "What awful news. A lovely man, always funny and a radio natural.Telly favourite Les Dennis added: "So sad to wake to the news that Paul O’Grady has died. He was a true comedy great and his twinkly, mischievous presence will be missed by so many. RIP dear Paul.Fellow comedian Paddy McGuinness wrote: "Paul O’Grady let me stand in for him on his chat show over 15 years ago. He was always supportive, kind and just great to be around.
Paul started in the pubs and working men’s clubs but finished as an icon of British TV. I’ll miss him very much. Rest in peace Paul.Joan Collins has added: "So sad to hear about the sudden death of Paul O'Grady. Always so much fun and such a fierce defender of our furry friends.Former Strictly star James Jordan wrote: "RIP Paul O’Grady - such sad news this morning. Every time we met him he was the kindest warmest person.My thoughts are with his family.Popstar Olly Murs wrote on Instagram: "Very sad news to wake up to.
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