Due to a lengthy application process, legendary TV presenter Paul O’Grady’s grave left without a headstone after he passed away two and a half years ago. However, that has since changed.
Paul O’Grady’s grave finally has a headstone – more than two years after the TV presenter died in March 2023, with the delay being the result of a lengthy application process.
The 67-year-old TV presenter died at his home near Ashford after suffering a sudden Cardiac arrhythmia. Only a month later, he was buried in St Rumwold’s Churchyard in Bonnington, Kent.
That grave has remained without a headstone for two and half years, marked only with wooden crosses and ornaments. But, after a lengthy application process, his widow Andre Portasio revealed on Paul’s Instagram to show Paul’s headstone on his grave.
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The headstone is made of dark grey stone and bears Paul’s name, as well as the name of his former long-term partner Brendan Murphy, who died of a brain tumour in 2005. Paul’s final wish was for him to be buried alongside his former partner and manager Brendan, whose death in 2005 left Paul heartbroken and devastated.
After two and a half years since Paul’s passing and a lengthy application process, we have finally placed the final design of his headstone at his grave, Andre captioned the photo, which also featured a figurine of Paul’s dog Buster next to the headstone.
He added that he misses the late husband. “I adore him dearly every day, but I’m appreciative that his final resting place is finally found.” I’m hoping the final design will appeal to him.
The headstone also features one of Paul’s favourite quotes from Philosopher Michel de Montaigne: “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to be one’s own self.”
Paul’s supporters responded to the remarks with little delay. Because Brendan was included, one person said they could “weep with happiness.” It just makes me giddy with joy that Murphy was chosen to participate in this since it is so lovely and generous.
Another person described it as “beautiful” and said they were visiting. While another third claimed that having Buster there was “wonderful” as well. Andre claims that the figurine is identical to another outside Battersea Cat’s and Dog’s Home.
Former ballet dancer, Andre, often posts tributes to Paul on social media and has previously shared a photo of the pair on their wedding day in 2017, sporting sharp suits complete with matching corsages. He also told Mirror that he watches videos of the presenter on the anniversary of his death every year.
