Paul O'Grady shot to fame for his drag Lily Savage character, yet the much-loved star said he there is "not enough cash on earth" to revive her because she is not right for the modern day.
The comedian-turned-presenter died aged 67 on Tuesday night, "unexpectedly but peacefully" according to his husband Andre Portasio.
Paul's alter ego Lily became a staple of 1990s TV before she hung up her heels in 2004.