Paul O'Grady fans' emotional tributes to late star as he appears as Lily ... trends now
Fans of Paul O'Grady shared some heartfelt words in tribute of the late star as he appeared as his loudmouthed drag alter ego Lily Savage in a throwback episode of Blankety Blank on BBC One on Saturday.
It comes after the legendary TV presenter died 'unexpectedly and peacefully' on Tuesday evening.
Paul - who was made an BME for services to entertainment in 2008 - first started performing as Lily Savage in the 1970s, going onto launch The Lily Savage Show on the BBC in 1997.
He then revived Blankety Blank, hosting as Lily until 2002.
This weekend, the classic game show, which saw contestants fill in missing words from phrases, with help from celebrity guests, was shown, with viewers taking to Twitter in their droves to pay tribute to Paul.'
Tribute episode: Fans of Paul O'Grady shared some heartfelt words in tribute of the late star as he appeared as his loudmouthed drag alter ego Lily Savage on Blankety Blank on Saturday (pictured in 2005)
Sad news: It comes after the legendary TV presenter died 'unexpectedly and peacefully' on Tuesday evening (pictured in 2013)
While someone else shared: 'A reminder on the BBC right now of just how good Paul O'Grady was as Lily Savage on #BlanketyBlank. Brought the show to life and gave us all a laugh. We've lost a real gem in Paul.'
Another person posted: 'Watching Paul O'Grady smashing it on #LilySavage #BlanketyBlank. Tears of laughter have momentarily replaced the tears of loss. Absolute force, there will never be better. Thanks for the gold Paul x.'
'Watching BBC 1 tribute to Paul O’Grady and WOW,' wrote another viewer. '#LilySavage had an amazing pair of legs .. full respect to Paul for wearing the heels! Always wore killer mini skirts too! Sympathies to his partner, family & many friends. Way too soon but what an inspiring life well lived.'
Another audience member tweeted: 'Lovely for @BBCOne to televise a classic Lily Savage's Blankety Blank in honour of the life and legacy of Paul O'Grady - a trailblazer and icon of the drag community.'
Someone else shared: 'Fairplay to the BBC for showing an old Blankety Blank with the legend that was Paul O'Grady. I was a massive fan of Lily Savage, back in the day, but an even bigger fan of the man later on. As a dog lover and Staffy owner, what he did was amazing. I will miss him RIP.'
While another person wrote: 'Watching the classic blankety blank with lily savage and it takes me back to my childhood so much. But reminds me of the sad truth Paul O’Grady has passed.'
One other Paul O'Grady fan posted: 'Lily Savage giving an absolute lesson in how to present a game show on BBC1. So effortless and natural. And those legs.... #BlanketyBlank #RIPPaulOGrady.'
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