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Joel Leaver

Zoe Ball is 'heavy of heart' over death of 'dear friend' Paul O'Grady as she pays tribute

Zoe Ball paid tribute to "dear friend" and former colleague Paul O'Grady on BBC Radio 2 earlier this morning, following the news that the beloved comedian had died.

It was announced today that Paul died, aged 67, "unexpectedly but peacefully" yesterday evening (March 28), with the news shared by his husband Andre Portasio.

There has been an outpouring of tributes this morning, including from his former colleague Zoe, 52, who addressed the news on her BBC breakfast radio show earlier.

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