Britain was rocked by the sudden, unexpected news of beloved TV star Paul O'Grady's death. Tributes have poured in from across the world of showbiz and from the many charities he devoted his support to over the years.
Here, Carol Vorderman, who became close friends with Paul via their shared TV work, pays tribute to a special man...
Our Paul was one of the rare ones who belonged to all of us, he gave us everything he had and we loved him for that. Nothing held back, no filter on that sharp tongue and fine brain of his, it came at you raw and properly funny, fully honest.
