Paul O'Grady was was "full of life" and "surrounded by his beloved dogs" just hours before he died, according to his pal Malcom Prince.
The Lily Savage star passed away 'unexpectedly and 'peacefully' on Tuesday, aged 67.
The star's colleague Malcolm, 58, who produced Paul's show on BBC Radio 2, has now paid tribute to his friend in a heartfelt post.