Paul O'Grady funeral date and details confirmed for this week as locals invited to line streets and pay respects

Comedian and TV presenter Paul O'Grady 's funeral has been confirmed, as fans are invited to line the streets to mourn the late star who died on March 28.

His funeral will be held on Thursday (April 20) with locals living near his home village in Kent invited to pay their respects as the funeral cortege passes, following his death at age 67.

The star's husband Andre has shared the details of the funeral on local Facebook pages as the nation prepares to say goodbye this week, reports the Mirror.

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Andrew posted a new picture Paul, and penned: "I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of support and love I have received since the passing of our beloved Paul O'Grady.

"Your kind messages, beautiful flowers, and thoughtful texts of condolences have brought me comfort and solace during this difficult time.

"I'm incredibly grateful for the support and love I have received from our community, and we want to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and generosity."

A private funeral will be held on Thursday, but the funeral procession is to pass through Aldington before heading to the church, with locals given a chance to pay their respects between 2.10 and 2.45pm.

The Mirror reported that a private memorial is also planned for Port Lympne Safari Park - where the 67-year-old was a regular visitor.

A statement shared by family at the time of Paul's death revealed the Lily Savage star had died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' at the age of 67. The official death certificate has confirmed that Paul died from sudden cardiac arrhythmia.

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