Paul O'Grady

I used to love Blind Date, but am not sure about its return as I feel Love Is Blind has filled the void. The late British entertainer Cilla Black photographed at auditions for ITV's Blind Date. Photo: Avalon/Getty Images

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A heartbreaking video of TV legend Paul O'Grady - recorded just minutes before he died - has been posted online by his widower

Heartbreaking Paul O'Grady video recorded just minutes before he died

King Charles III and Queen Camilla (then the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall) holding her dogs Beth (left) and Bluebell, during the inaugural Dumfries House Dog Show in 2015

'Sad farewell' to Queen’s much-loved Jack Russell Beth

He became an ambassador for Battersea in 2012 after the success of ITV’s award-winning For The Love Of Dogs.

TV icon earns £63k a week after his death

He became an ambassador for Battersea in 2012 after the success of ITV’s award-winning For The Love Of Dogs.

Paul O'Grady fortune revealed after death

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Could iconic 80s TV dating show Blind Date return with Claudia Winkleman as host? English singer and television presenter Cilla Black (1943 - 2015) (left) and Rowan Atkinson (as Mr. Bean) (right) during the 'Blind Date' television show for the Comic Relief charity telethon, March 1993

Return of iconic TV show

Alison Hammond will be taking over from the late Paul O'Grady to host For The Love of Dogs. Picture: Matt Crossick/ ITV

For The Love of Dogs: Start date confirmed

Alison Hammond and the Battersea Team, from left, canine behaviour manager Nat Ingham, Alison Hammond, Battersea head of animal behaviour Ali Taylor and rehoming welfare manager Becky Verne with rescue dogs Pip and Olive Picture: ITV

New host revealed to follow in Paul O'Grady's footprints

Paul O'Grady's final ITV series, filmed shortly before his death, will be released on ITV1 and ITVX in Spring 2024 (Credit: ITV)

ITV confirms they will be screening Paul O’Grady’s final documentary

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond is tipped to host the new series of For the Love of Dogs

For the Love of Dogs new series presenter in 'final talks' with ITV

Ricky Gervais, Amanda Holden, and Martin Clunes are in the running to be the new presenter on For the Love of Dogs

Ricky Gervais, Amanda Holden in running as For the Love of Dogs host

Late broadcaster and presenter Paul O'Grady was a long-time ambassador for Battersea (PA Wire)

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home names new vet hospital after Paul O'Grady

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Paul O'Grady at Battersea Cats and Dogs Home with Peggy a Newfoundland dog (Credit: ITV/Multistory Media)

Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs S11: a guide to the final series
The remaining episodes of Paul O'Grady's For the Love of Dogs, filmed before his death in March 2023, will air on ITV1 later this year
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Eurovision 2023 venue The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool - Credit: Eurovision / M&SBA

Eurovision to open with ‘Welcome to Liverpool’ starring Paul O’Grady

The funeral cortege of Paul O'Grady travels through the village of Aldington, Kent ahead of his funeral at St Rumwold's Church.

Paul O’Grady laid to rest at private funeral in Kent

For the Love of Paul: the TV icon is laid to rest in a private service (Pic:Getty)

Which stars are in attendance at Paul O’Grady’s funeral?

BBC actress Amanda Mealing believes there could be two funerals for the late Paul O’Grady - Credit: Getty Images

Paul O'Grady will have two funeral events to celebrate his life

Paul O’Grady passed away on Tuesday March 28 at his home in Kent (Photo: Stuart C. Wilson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s funeral to take place in Kent village of Aldington

Paul O’Grady’s widowed husband has offered locals the chance to say a special farewell (Photo: PA)

Paul O’Grady funeral date and details as public invited to mourn star

Viewers were left ‘bawling’ after a tribute show for Paul O’Grady aired on Sunday night

Breaking Cause of death of much loved entertainer Paul O’Grady confirmed

BBC actress Amanda Mealing believes there could be two funerals for the late Paul O’Grady - Credit: Getty Images

Breaking Plans for Paul O’Grady’s funeral as TV star’s dying wish revealed

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Breaking Paul O’Grady’s husband shares the last picture they took together

Breaking Paul O’Grady tribute ‘For the Love of Paul O’Grady’ will air on ITV
ITV has confirmed a special tribute to Paul O’Grady will air this Easter following the TV legend’s death
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Paul O’Grady’s best TV moments: from austerity speech to Lily Savage

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