Dogs and their owners are set to line the streets of Paul O'Grady's hometown Birkenhead on the day of his funeral
It comes as people are planning their own celebrations to mark the funeral of the much-loved comedian. Paul O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio is hosting a private ceremony on April 20 .
O’Grady, who started out as a social worker while performing on the London nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on March 28, his partner said in a statement..