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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Andre Portasio, the former ballet dancer who had a huge impact on ‘rogue’ Paul O’Grady

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Beloved TV icon Paul O’Grady will be laid to rest in a private ceremony today (Thursday 20 April).

His sudden death was announced by his husband Andre Portasio on 29 March. A statement by Portasio said: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening.”

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