Paul O'Grady's iconic Lily Savage wig carried into funeral

The late TV star has been laid to rest

Daughter of Paul O'Grady, Sharyn Mousley, with an unidentified young man carrying holding the wig of Lily Savage arriving for the funeral of Paul O'Grady at St Rumwold's Church in Aldington, Kent. Picture date: Thursday April 20, 2023.
Paul O'Grady's daughter arriving for the funeral. (PA Images/Alamy)

Paul O'Grady's daughter arrived at his funeral carrying Lily Savage's iconic wig.

The TV star - who found fame as his drag queen alter ego - was laid to rest on Thursday (20 April) after he died suddenly in March at the age of 67.

His daughter Sharon Mousley was pictured arriving at St Rumswold's Church in Aldington, Kent, with a young boy, thought to be O'Grady's grandson.

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He was clutching the huge curly wig that the star wore as Savage.

Both were dressed in black, with the boy in a leopard print tie and Mousley with a veil over her face.

Husband of Paul O'Grady Andre Portasio (right)rides with the funeral cortege as it travels through the village of Aldington, Kent, ahead of his funeral at St Rumwold's Church. Picture date: Thursday April 20, 2023.
Andre Portasio rides with the funeral cortege. (PA Images/Alamy)

Other images showed O'Grady's husband Andre Portasio cuddling their dog Conchita as he rode on the carriage that was carrying the coffin.

Fans had lined the streets of the village ahead of O'Grady's funeral in order to pay their respects.

Many took their dogs along with them in a nod to the late star's love for them.

Fellow celebs Alan Carr and Jo Brand pictured among the mourners.

Last month, O'Grady's close friend Linda Thorson revealed that he had passed away in bed next to Portasio, who he had married in 2017.

Paul O'Grady died suddenly aged 67. (WPA Pool/Getty)
Paul O'Grady died suddenly aged 67. (WPA Pool/Getty)

“He died in his own bed," she said during an appearance on Good Morning Britain.

"His husband was there, Andre, who has been with for so many years.

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"The most divine man, he is only 41, Andre, he will be so bereft of Paul, he worshipped Paul."

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