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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Lucy Domachowski & Kieran Isgin

Paul O'Grady ignored medics' concerns about his health, friend claims

Paul O'Grady reportedly 'didn't listen' to medics' concerns over his health prior to his death, a friend claimed.

The British TV icon tragically passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" last Tuesday at the age of 67. He was known to have suffered a series of health issues in the years leading up to his death, including several heart attacks and a serious Covid infection.

Christopher Biggins, a close friend of Paul's, has now opened up about their forty year long friendship and has discussed the telly star's health concerns. Christopher highlighted that Paul was "like a teenager as far as his health was concerned - he didn't listen", the Mirror reports.

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