Paul O'Grady's net worth: Inside TV presenter's enormous fortune left behind for husband Andre Portasio
LONDON, ENGLAND: On Friday, March 31, Paul O'Grady's multi-million pound fortune was made public after his bereaved husband Andre Portasio posted the farewell image of the two together. The 67-year-old TV personality died on March 28 "unexpectedly but peacefully," according to his spouse, who made the announcement.
O'Grady's net worth is revealed in paperwork posted on Companies House for his business, Buster Productions Ltd, which he named after his dog, who died in 2009. According to a TV source, his enormous riches "was a reflection of how popular and successful he was." His husband of six years, Portasio, is anticipated to be the primary beneficiary of the enormous inheritance.
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What was Paul O'Grady's net worth?
Recent sources claim that O'Grady had acquired a wealth worth £8.6 million ($10.6 million) over the course of his career. Moreover, the wealth that is now in the hands of Portasio is expected to be left behind in a will. Further, it is estimated that the TV presenter and comedian made more than £1.8 million ($2.2 million) in the previous 12 months up until May of last year, per The Sun.
The majority of his assets were in investments, though he also had about £1.3 million ($1.6 million) in the bank. The news comes as donations to the celebrity's cherished Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, which was featured on his TV show, 'Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs', surpassed £90,000 ($111,100) on Friday and are likely to surpass £100,000 ($123,450) this weekend.
How did Paul O'Grady earn his enormous wealth?
According to the insider, O'Grady continued to work hard despite the fact that many others would be winding down at the time he was making more money than ever. It comes after Battersea Dogs & Cats Home officials expressed their surprise and heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of support from the public following Paul's death.
Known for his wit and passion for animals, O'Grady rose to fame in the early 2000s and presented a number of television shows, including his own daytime chat show, 'The Paul O'Grady Show', which debuted in 2004. To host the Channel 5 revival of 'Blind Date' in 2017, he also took over the presenting duties from the show's longtime host and good friend Cilla Black, who died in 2015. Along with hosting the award-winning ITV show, 'Paul O'Grady: For The Love Of Dogs', he also fronted 'Blankety Blank'.
O'Grady's cause of death has not been immediately disclosed, however, he had previously mentioned surviving kidney failure in 2002 as well as heart attacks in 2006, and 201. He also endured a severe Covid-19 battle that prevented him from working for two months.