Paul O’Grady became adored by millions throughout his showbiz career and many – including Entertainment Daily – have called for him to receive a knighthood for years.
In January 2022, ED! set up a petition to have beloved Paul knighted and made a Sir in the 2023 New Year’s Honours.
While Paul didn’t receive this knighthood before his death, he surely now must be posthumously honoured.
Paul O’Grady death: National treasure should have knighthood
The For the Love of Dogs star stole the nation’s heart over four decades thanks to his warm personality and outrageously hilarious antics on TV, radio and stage.
His love and compassion for animals was incredibly heartwarming to watch and revealed what a kind-hearted soul he had.
Thanks to his shows such as For the Love of Dogs, fans around the UK got a glimpse into Paul’s loving and caring nature.
Throughout his life – and through his personal highs and lows – Paul graced our screens and entertained us.
From his Lily Savage days to his hit talk show on Channel 4, Paul knew how to bring people together.
He started to combine his two great loves with For the Love of Dogs back in 2012 and the hit series was still in production for a new run in 2023.
His relationship with Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is also something to treasure.
Aside from his TV work, Paul’s charity work proved he was a kind and genuine person.
He worked with animal shelters as well as with charity Save the Children.
Meanwhile, last year, he had visited an Elephant Nature Park in Thailand as he enjoyed time with the animals.
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This talented, generous man deserves to have a posthumous gallantry honour bestowed upon him as a tribute to his wonderful life.
Paul O’Grady truly was one of a kind.
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