Paul O’Grady ’s husband is struggling to cope without him.
Andre Portasio has been crippled by grief since the TV star’s shock death in March.
In a heartbreaking interview, he admitted it has been so tough he didn’t leave the house for almost three months.
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He told the Daily Star Sunday: “I am trying to take it day by day and cope with it. At the moment I am coping.
“It was such a shock for me to lose him. It was a shock to all of us. It was so unexpected. I am still digesting it all.”
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Andre attended the British LGBT Awards on Friday to collect a gong on behalf of Paul.
It was the first time the ballet dancer has been out since losing him.
He said: “I have kept myself to myself since Paul died. This is the first day that I actually left home.
“But I came here for a good cause. Paul is a trailblazer and always defended LGBT rights. I just had to be here.”
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Paul was a hit with millions of fans thanks to his sharp wit and loveable persona.
Andre has been amazed by the outpouring of love since his death at 67.
He said: “I spent 17 years with Paul and I know the wonderful person that he was. But it wasn’t until his death that I realised how much he affected, inspired and touched people.
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“I have received so many letters. There have been thousands. I am still trying to reply to them all three months on.
“And people are still going to his grave to leave things. I am amazed how someone can touch people in the way he did. And it wasn’t just humans… every animal he met too!”
Andre is hoping Paul’s legacy will be about kindness.
He said: “One thing I’ve learned with him is one must be kind, be generous and also be yourself. And I hope that’s how he will be remembered.”
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