Paul O'Grady was "full of life" and "surrounded by his beloved dogs" just hours before his "unexpected and peacful"' death was announced on March 28, a friend and colleague has said.
Malcolm Prince, who produces the Paul O'Grady radio show on Boom Radio, said he visited the presenter and comedian for a catch-up and found him in good spirits, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Malcolm said: "Surrounded by his beloved dogs, he was laughing, smiling, and full of life. He was so proud of 'Annie', so happy to be back on Boom Radio, and he was looking forward to so many new projects."
