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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Lucy Domachowski & Chris Slater

Locals invited to line the streets as Paul O'Grady's funeral takes place today

Neighbours of comedian and TV presenter Paul O'Grady have been invited to line the streets as the nation prepares to say goodbye to the much-loved star.

Paul, 67, died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' at his home on March 28 his husband Andre Portascio said. It was later confirmed he died as a result of sudden cardiac arrhythmia.

Andre has confirmed a private funeral will take place today (Thursday, April 20). And according to the Mirror, residents in the village where he lived in Kent have been invited to pay their respects as his funeral procession passes through.

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