Mourners have begun arriving in the village where beloved comedian and TV stalwart Paul O’Grady lived ahead of his funeral, with some accompanied by beloved pet dogs.
Mourners have begun arriving in the village where beloved comedian and TV stalwart Paul O’Grady lived ahead of his funeral, with some accompanied by beloved petCrowds gathered in Aldington, Kent, O’Grady’s adopted home of more than 20 years, from 10am on Thursday.
A bake sale was being organised outside the Walnut Tree pub with proceeds going to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, with which he worked closely throughout his life.She held back tears as she explained how she ‘had to be here’ when she heard the news of the star’s death.She told the PA news agency: ‘When I heard about Paul I just felt I had to be here, just because he is one of the genuine people.
Pupils from Aldington Primary School also paid their respects to the late star with picture collages of their drawing of dogs along the route of his funeral.‘I don’t quite know how I feel about today to tell you the truth… until he comes past and I am going to cry.’
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