Guests are invited to ask questions and learn more about the legend through longtime collaborator, Malcolm PrinceThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
Paul O’Grady arriving at A Bigger Splash Premiere(Image: InYourArea)
A book launch celebrating and discussing the life of Paul O’Grady will take place at the Empire Theatre. In the deeply personal and revealing biography, Paul’s longtime collaborator, Malcolm Prince, draws on two decades of friendship to tell the story of the man behind the icon.
Malcolm was Paul’s radio producer at the BBC for 20 years, where they worked together on feature documentaries, seasonal specials, and Paul’s very popular Sunday afternoon Radio 2 show, which ran for 14 years.
Host Jodie Prenger will interview the author and audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions about the book and Paul O’Grady’s incredible life and career.
The book, ‘Paul O’Grady – Not The Same Without You’ is included with every tickets to the event.
The evening will take place at Empire Theatre on Sunday, November 9 at 5pm. Malcolm Prince will be available after the show for a book signing. You can purchase tickets online.
Paul, who was born in Birkenhead, died suddenly on March 28 2023, prompting a huge outpouring of love and tributes from across the country and beyond.
The animal lover and radio star had just finished working on ‘Paul O’Grady’s Great Elephant Adventure‘, a two-part documentary series, two weeks before his death.
The TV star died from sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67, surrounded by his dogs and husband Andre Portasio at their home.
The late entertainer married Andre in 2017 and the two remained happily together until Paul’s death in 2023.
Andre has since vowed to carry on Paul’s legacy in his honour. He recently issued a heartfelt tribute as he marked a bittersweet occasion.
In August, Andre took to social media to mark their eighth wedding anniversary. He shared a number of snaps of their special day, alongside the caption: “Today marks what would have been 8 years of our vows a day I hold close, though shadows now surround.
“Two years since you left, yet your memory remains, a whisper in my heart, gentle echoes of pain.
“Eighteen years we danced in love’s sweet glow, timeless moments only true hearts know.
“Though you are gone, your love still remains, a eternal flame amid life’s rains.
“Forever missing you, my soul’s deepest ache, In every breath, your memory I take.
“Paul, you are my forever, my endless song— In my heart, you still belong.”