Paul O’Grady’s huge career sacrifice that made him a performer

Paul O’Grady passed away on March 28, Tuesday as UK’s beloved TV presenter and comedian. The man built behind him a legacy and is truly loved by the nation as evident from the fan reactions to ITV’s tribute - For the Love Of Paul O’Grady - to the late performer.

Paul O’Grady’s surprising career twist

As Paul O’Grady’s - who had ongoing health issues - loved ones opened up about the 67-year-old star’s life and career, one of his close friends had a surprising revelation about him. According to the friend, Paul O’Grady had to ‘give up a job he loved’ to progress his career.

The ‘heartbreaking decision’ was made because of financial woes at that time. According to the Mirror, when Paul settled in London, he split his time between working as a social worker in Camden and performing as Lily Savage. His friend revealed:

He was really into his job, being a social worker was his calling but he had to give up the work because he could only spread himself so thinly.

I think when you know you're a performer, which he knew deep down, nothing is going to stop you from performing.

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For The Love Of Paul O’Grady - an excellent tribute

After 13 years of working the underground circuit, Paul hit the jackpot in his career and ended up becoming a household name in Britain. He was a regular fixture on Britain’s TVs in the morning as The Big Breakfast.

As such, For The Love of Paul O’Grady, ITV’s tribute to him, became even more moving. After watching it, fans took to Twitter and wrote:

#fortheloveofpaulogrady 60 mins just wasn’t enough. What a huge Miss he is to all of us 🐶

Just watched #ForTheLoveOfPaulOGrady. I'm not usually one for tearing up at the TV but this had me very emotional! He really will be missed by all

Another two added:

what a beautiful tribute to such an icon ❤️ I’m only few mins in and wiping away tears of laughter and sadness, we really have lost a national treasure 💙❤️🐶

Well done #itv for a lovely tribute to Paul, he would’ve loved the dogs watching on the sofa #fortheloveofpaulogrady

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Mirror: Paul O’Grady forced to give up job he loved as friend recalls heartbreaking decision

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