Paul O’Grady’s career will be the focus of a new ITV documentary.
Paul O'Grady's life will be celebrated in new documentary
The popular TV presenter - who died in March, aged 67 - is set to be remembered with a new special that will chart his journey from edgy drag queen Lily Savage to a beloved chat-show host.
A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre TV column: "He occupies a special place in the hearts of everyone at ITV and this is part of paying further tribute to him.
"This is an interesting angle to take to look back on Paul’s career, but making the leap from edgy drag queen to a household name and star of teatime telly is a story worth exploring."
Paul - who hosted ‘For The Love of Dogs’ on ITV for 11 seasons - died "unexpectedly and peacefully" at home, according to his husband Andre Portasio.
He said in a statement at the time: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening.
"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."
Paul's death was followed by lots of heartfelt tributes from his showbiz pals, including TV presenter Carol Vorderman.
She said on BBC Radio 4: "He just fizzed, he was one of those people that just made you feel every part of you was alive.
"He exploded through the daft, made-up rules of society. He was a massive talent, but you can't forget he was a social worker when he was younger, he saved babies and young children from abuse, he lived in Soho before it was gentrified, he never judged the vulnerable, the weak, the misunderstood."
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