Alan Carr details Paul O'Grady's recent comments about 'going to heaven' as he pays heartbreaking tribute

Alan Carr has recalled Paul O'Grady's comments about 'going to heaven' in a heartbreaking tribute following his death. The comedian took to Instagram with a snap of himself and Paul out for dinner which many of the late star's celebrity pals have said could last '10 hours'.

The image showed Alan and Paul with chips sticking out of their mouths as if to mimic cigarettes as they stared into the camera. The post comes after it was announced that comedian and TV star Paul had died on Tuesday evening (March 28), aged 67.

His partner Andre Portasio confirmed in a statement that O'Grady, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" in a statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Mr Portasio said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss."

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He added: "He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion. I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years."

Sharing his unseen images to Instagram, Alan wrote: "I’ve been no use to anyone today. Loved Paul, who didn’t? A true one off. Having dinner with Paul O’Grady was the closest any of us would get to having dinner with Dorothy Parker or Truman Capote - he would have you literally in hysterics regaling these showbiz anecdotes and quips