Paul O'Grady helps clean an arthritic elephant Paul O'Grady 's old pal Julian Clary has shared how he copes with the death of the beloved star. The 67-year-old TV legend broke the nation's hearts back in March 2023 when it was announced Paul had sadly passed away . He died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at his home in Kent from sudden cardiac arrhythmia .

While Paul isn't here physically his memory lives on, so much so the 65-year-old comedian "still talks" to his old pal . In October, a few months after Paul's death, Julian candidly revealed how he has stayed "connected" to the For Love Of Dogs presenter. Paul and Julian pictured together in 2017 (Image: Getty) READ MORE Paul O'Grady left eye-watering fortune after he died thanks to stellar TV career Speaking to Radio Times magazine, he revealed: “Ah yes, I’ll see him [Paul] next time I’m on tour.

"It was such a shocking, sudden death. Everyone’s finding it really hard," he added. “I used to speak to him on the phone every few weeks," Julian added as he admitted: "I forget that he’s gone.

"He was the funniest person. Whenever he rang, it would be just an injection of joy. I was helpless with laughter.

He was absolutely filthy," the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant continued. Don't miss..

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