Paul O'Grady could be about to get the freedom of the borough where he was born in a posthumous tribute. Councillors are due to vote next week on whether to award the honour just over two months after the entertainer's death.
O'Grady, who found fame with his drag persona Lily Savage and later presented TV shows under his own name, was born in Birkenhead on the Wirral. He died in March at the age of 67.
In a statement, Wirral Council said: “Since the sad passing of Birkenhead’s legendary entertainer Paul O’Grady in March, we’ve heard the many asks for us to celebrate his legacy and we agree. The first step in doing so will see councillors consider a recommendation to bestow the star – who first found fame as the self-proclaimed ‘blonde bombsite’ Lily Savage – with the honour of freedom of the borough.
