More recently, he had been on tour playing Miss Hannigan in a touring version ofAnnie.
He was brilliantly opinionated, searingly sharp and very funny.
I loved our conversations…

Paul O’Grady with a rescue dog and Queen Consort Camilla in February last yearGetty Images
I cant quite believe it.
Thoughts with Andre and their family.
Yesterday afternoon, I popped round to Pauls for a good old catch-up.

Surrounded by his beloved dogs, he was laughing, smiling, and full of life.
He and Queen Consort Camilla promoted the animal welfare charity together over many years.
The character made a name by speaking out about LGBT issues and for a saucy sense of humor.
Jesse Whittock contributed to this report.