Rip Paul O Grady

[murraymints]

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at 67..so sad was looking forward to his new show on Boom radio starting Easter Sunday..

[fitdarren]

Apparently he has a new series of For the Love of Dogs out next month and they are going ahead and showing it as planned. Wonderful.

[Hazlinny]

Will look forward to that - just been watching the programme on STV - a tear fell. x

[DTCwordfan]

No great fan of him/her at all - in fact, couldn't stand Lily savage and his crass comedy. However, his support for beasties and general compassion for folk merit a RIP as, for me, these softer sides were more representative of the man.

[Redhelen72]

Borrowed from Facebook

Beautifully worded. My heart is so sad - the loss of this man is huge

The rainbow bridge was buzzing
Animals stood in line
From elderly sheep, to mangy dogs
They knew this was the time.
This wonderful man with a heart of gold
Spent his spare time saving them all
Salvaged from slaughter and saved from hell
He was the one to call.
His compassion was endless, he wanted them all
To take every one for his own
He cried at the cruelty, held them all tight
Many he took to his home.
His talent for comedy was world renowned
His quick, dry humour, was his gift
Accompanied by Buster, his love of dogs was clear
As every episode was full of mirth filled wit.
His silent love was Battersea, where he helped behind the scenes
To help to find a home for every pet
Prime time schedules helped his cause, to find more loving homes
Became a favourite on our tv sets.
By now the field was full, as many more lined up
The clouds beginning to clear to let him through
Paul O Grady, gave a grin and opened wide his arms
“Come here, every single one of you!”

RIP Paul O Grady

[Barsel]

That's lovely Helen.

[Redhelen72]

[Tilly2]

I had a lovely email from Battersea this afternoon. It was a fine and fitting tribute to this lovely man who did so much to raise the profile of Battersea and the work they do.

[fitdarren]

RH thank you for posting that, it is absolutely stunning and perfect for Paul. I can just picture it. Crying again!

[237SJ]

I saw him in pantomime with his friend Julian Clary at the Palladium a few years ago. He was hilarious (as usual). A very sad loss

[MissTerious2]

I'm not a cryer, but I've cried today several times.

Thanks Helen.

He was so very special.

[windywillow]

So sorry to hear this very sad news. RIP Paul O'Grady.