Paul O'Grady's widower Andre Portasio recalls heartbreaking moment the comedian passed away as he battled to save his life

Paul O'Grady's widower Andre Portasio has spoken out about the heartbreaking moment the comedian died in their home last year. Paul O'Grady's widower Andre Portasio has spoken out about the heartbreaking moment the comedian died in their home last year Andre has travelled to New Zealand in recent days as he couldn't bare being at home for the one-year anniversary of Paul's passing As the couple lived in an old, noisy house, Andre thought nothing of it at first and thought Paul had probably stepped out to the cottage nearby they were renovating. It was short-lived however and they pronounced him dead soon after Andre also received many messages from people across the UK including Queen Camilla who worked with Paul at the Battersea Dogs and Cats home. Andre received many messages from people across the UK including Queen Camilla who worked with Paul at the Battersea Dogs and Cats home Paul's friend Julian Clary recently said he was 'full of just natural kindness and random generosity' Julian revealed Paul gifted him a vintage 1920s Rayburn oven, to warm his house up when he first moved in.