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Before his death aged 67, presenter, comedian and drag queen Paul O'Grady had a vibrant and varied career in the entertainment industry spanning more than three decades.
After making his mark on London's comedy scene using his Lily Savage persona, O'Grady would go on become one of the most recognisable faces on TV.
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Image caption,O'Grady began his career using his scouse drag act Lily Savage, pictured here in 1993 alongside fellow comedian Mark Thomas in Soho, London
O'Grady became a household name after starring in the TV quiz show Blankety Blank
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Image caption,He hosted the Paul O'Grady Show on ITV and Channel 4 between 2004 and 2015
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Image caption,O'Grady won a Bafta for Best Entertainment Performance for the show in 2005
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Image caption,The plaudits would keep on coming for O'Grady, who was awarded an MBE in 2008. He celebrated the honour alongside his partner Andre Portasio (left), sister Sheila Rudd and daughter Sharyn Mousley
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Image caption,O'Grady was a well-known animal welfare campaigner, who worked to raise money for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home over many years
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Image caption,With the late Queen for the opening of new dog kennels at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 2015
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Image caption,O'Grady with his partner Andre Portasio at the 2019 National Television Awards
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Image caption,Pictured with Camilla, Queen Consort, in 2022 (when she was Princess of Wales) - a fellow supporter of Battersea's efforts
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