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Paul O’Grady’s cause of death has been confirmed.
The TV presenter, actor, comedian and writer was best known for hosting programmes such as The Paul O’Grady Show, Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs and Blankety Blank.
The 67-year-old rose to fame during the 1980s through his drag queen persona Lily Savage – leading to him hosting The Lily Savage Show.
O’Grady sadly died on March 28 and his cause of death has now been confirmed.
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O’Grady’s death certificate discloses that the comedian died from a sudden cardiac arrhythmia – which is also known as sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS).
According to the British Heart Foundation, SADS is when someone suddenly dies following a cardiac arrest and there is no obvious cause that can be found.
The TV host has been open about the condition of his heart, as he suffered three heart attacks before the age of 65.
Previously, O’Grady told The Mirror that he would be lucky to even reach the age of 60.
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O’Grady told the outlet: “I do count my blessings.
“I have had two heart attacks, and if I get to 60 that will be amazing. I don’t fear anything nowadays.
“There has to be an angel out there. They are trying to steer me out of trouble 24 hours a day.”
O’Grady’s family has a history of heart disease as both of his parents died from heart problems – his father passed away when O’Grady was a teen and his mother – whose maiden name was Savage – when he was 33.
O’Grady experienced his first heart attack in 2002 and even admitted that he was ‘expecting it’.
He had his second heart attack in 2006 while he was shopping.
The Paul O’Grady Show host explained that he thought to himself ‘I’ll be OK in a minute’.
So he went home and made himself ice cream and meatloaf before taking painkillers.
He suffered his third one in 2014.
O’Grady’s partner, Andre Portasio, shared a statement announcing that the comedian died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ in his sleep.
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He penned (via Sky News): “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening.
“We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.
“He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion.
“I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years.”
O’Grady leaves behind his daughter Sharon, who he had with close friend Diane Jansen in 1974, as well as two grandchildren.
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