Paul O’Grady has died aged 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said.

In a statement shared with the PA news agency, the TV presenter and comedian was said to have died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening.

Our readers shared their condolences.

Louise Mccutcheon said: "A great ambassador for the plights of dogs. Such a sad day and a huge loss."

Michelle Lawson said: "Was a very funny, talented man, will be sorely missed," while Sharon Bradshaw said: "The saddest news to wake up to. Genuinely shocked and gutted he’s gone. What a truly lovely man he was. RIP Paul; you’ll be missed."

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June Bell said: "Very sad he did so much for the animal world and he was loved so much," as Maureen Potts commented: "Very sad news loved watching him in everything he did. From Lily Savage to Battersea. He was truly amazing and he did so much for animals."

Wendy De Freitas added: "So sad to hear, he was very funny and had a heart of gold."

 

Bob Southward said his death was 'such sad and shocking news', and Christine Ellis said: "Very sad news, lovely man. Loved his dogs, they will miss him and we will too."

Elaine Snowdon said Paul was 'so funny and compassionate', and Amanda Hoyle said: "Heartbreaking news, a true gentleman gone way too soon."

Irene Scott said: "This is sad news, he was a real down to earth character, condolences to his family and friends."