West Lothian Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has issued a heartfelt tribute to Paul O'Grady after meeting him in Edinburgh last week.
O'Grady sadly passed away at the age of 67 on March, 28, just days after he was seen in Edinburgh playing Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Playhouse.
As many of his friends and fans have taken to social media to share their tributes, Susan Boyle said he was 'one in a million' and was a 'loyal friend'.
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Writing on Facebook, Susan said: “Paul, you were one in a million, kind, funny, and a loyal friend.
"When I saw you last week in Edinburgh, never would I have thought that this was goodbye.
"Sending love to Andre and your family. I will miss you."
The legendary broadcaster and entertainer sadly died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, with his partner Andre Portasio confirming the news in a heartbreaking statement, reports the Star.
Just days before he passed, the former Radio 2 star was spotted mingling with fans at a bar in Leith, in what might be one of the last pictures taken of him.
The photo shared on social media showed Paul beaming for the camera with his arm around a smiling fan, who described the Lily Savage star as a "lovely man".
Paul O'Grady was known for his love of dogs and work with Battersea, with fans leaving dog treats at his farm in Kent. Sir Elton John and It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies also paid tribute to Paul O’Grady – remembering him as “ferocious in the fight against AIDS”.
Sharing a picture of himself and O’Grady in character as his drag queen persona Lily Savage, musician Sir Elton John wrote on Instagram: “Saddening news to hear of Paul O’Grady’s passing this morning.
“A brilliant entertainer, wit, and supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and the fight against AIDS and HIV who I was fortunate enough to spend time with including when he hosted @davidfurnish’s and my Stag Party before our Civil Partnership in 2005.
“Thank you for all the joy you brought into the world, Paul. You went places nobody had gone before and we will miss you very much.”
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