Paul brought us the iconic Lily Savage
In a statement from partner Andre Portasio, it was confirmed that the TV star had died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening . Ever since, tributes have poured in for the Birkenhead-born star, who has left a legacy behind in the wake of his death.
Cali is one such drag queen that has been inspired by O'Grady and what he stood for. The Preston resident breaks down her own social barriers through the love of performing and came out as trans in her late teens. The latest winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, Danny Beard tweeted about the news of O'Grady's death as it broke, he said: "We just lost one of the greats #RIPPaulOGrady." He then appeared on BBC Breakfast the following morning to pay tribute, the Mirror reports.
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