Paul O'Grady's selfless and kind hearted actions towards a homeless man have been revealed on Good Morning Britain, after the star's death at the age of 67; with the man contacting the ITVs how to pay tribute to the late TV icon and and what he did for him.
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, it was revealed that Paul, an entertainment trailblazer and the man most famous for giving the world Lily Savage, had passed away 'unexpectedly' but peacefully at home. In a statement, confirming his passing, Paul's husband Andre Portasio said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.
“He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion. I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years.”
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As tributes poured in for Paul from across the world, news of his death dominated proceedings on breakfast TV and, as they hosted Good Morning Britain, hosts Martin Lewis and Susanna Reid revealed that a man had got in touch with them, to remember the way Paul helped him when he was at rock bottom.
The man, called Mohammed, sent a message to the ITV show on Twitter which read: "I met Paul when I was homeless. He walked up to me in the middle of the high street and sat down next to me.
"He introduced himself and said 'Come, let's go and get a meal inside that tummy of yours. He spent three hours together with me and then put me in a hotel for the night. May his soul rest in peace."
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