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Despite being very rural and charming it has plenty of its own amenities, meaning that its 1,200 residents can happily isolate themselves within the village's boundaries. But Paul really loves his country life with his furry friends by his side, and even wrote a book about it.
Anyone near will get a pint thrust in their hand whether they like it or not. ‘Drink it! Drink that milk!’” Paul is a supporter of many charities, Ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, and Save the Children, and a patron of, among others, Orangutan Appeal UK and Wildlife SOS. Dog lover Paul O'Grady is often seen caring for various rescue dogs on his show, The Love of Dogs (Image: PA Photo/Battersea Dogs and Cats Home/ Shiver Production/ITV) He’s never showed pictures of the outside of the house, but often posted his pets, including pigs, llamas, goats, donkeys and his famous pooches. Born in Birkenhead, near Liverpool, O’Grady was born to Irish parents. His mother’s maiden name was Savage – which is believed to have inspired his famous drag alter ego, Lily Savage. His father came from Glinsk, Co Galway, and his mother from Co Louth.
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All that stems from my love of the farm when I was a kid in Glinsk, it never goes away stuff like that Hidden away in the vast Kent countryside is a very rural village absolutely crawling with celebrities.
He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion,” the professional ballerina said. O’Grady came when me Dad came over and joined the airforce. They slung an ‘O’ in front of the Grady, so that’s why I’m an O’Grady. I don’t think he could be bothered changing it ... He’s a true Irishman, me father, through and through.” Paul O’Grady lived with his husband Andre Portasio in Adlington, near Ashford in Kent, and his countryside home looks incredibly idyllic.Surrounded by beautiful countryside, you are spoilt for choice for walks there, as well as along the nearby Royal Military Canal or along Dymchurch beach.
More than two decades later, however, he was a confirmed country bumpkin, so much so that he even wrote a book about his experiences.I spent most of me childhood in Ireland,” Paul O’Grady said on RTÉ Radio 1′s Ryan Tubridy Show in 2015. “My family is down in Galway and Roscommon; they’ve got a farm there. I loved it as a kid.” Paul O'Grady at the National Television awards in 2014. O'Grady died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' on Tuesday evening. Photograph: Ian West/PA Other sweet photos show goats and baby cheetahs, and his latest addition to his animal family - three llamas. It’s all part of the fun, though, isn’t it? I wouldn’t want it to be plain sailing, to tell you the truth.
I’d never been to Kent but I was drawn to the house, which was falling down. I love living here now. Everything is heightened when you live in the country. Known for its vibrant community, the pretty village of Aldington has a lot to offer its residents - and a fair share of famous people have taken notice. He said: “Never buy a puppy off the internet as it’s more than likely they’ve come from unscrupulous puppy farms. The same goes for pet shops.Right now, his cause of death has not been revealed, but it comes suddenly and the star performed on stage in Annie just days prior. Introducing the three new furry friends to his fans, he wrote: "The latest addition to the gang. La Verne, Patty and Maxine - The Alpaca Sisters. O’Grady and Portasio were married during a low-key wedding ceremony in 2017. – Additional reporting: PA Conor Capplis
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