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    Blur star’s ex-wife left huge sum in will before travelling to die at Dignitas

    Paola Marra, who was once married to Blue drummer Dave Rowntree, travelled to Switzerland’s assisted dying clinic Dignitas to end her life amid her cancer diagnosis12:01, 28 Mar 2025Paola died last yearBlur star Dave Rowntree’s ex reportedly left a fortune of almost £1million after travelling to Dignitas to end her life.Paola Marra – who was married to the drummer in the 90s – passed away at the clinic in Switzerland last year at the age of 53. She had been battling bowel and breast cancer before dying at the clinic, which TV star Esther Rantzen has expressed interest in following her own cancer diagnosis.Article continues belowBefore she died, Paola was vocal on the assisted dying debate. She told The Guardian: “I’m not scared to die. I’m scared of dying in pain.”Paola died at DignitasThe Daily Mail has now been reported that she left thousands of pounds in her will. While most went to family members, Paola didn’t forget her ex.Although they had split in the noughties, they were still close. And Dave supported Paola as she dealt with her illness.According to the publication, Paola left a whopping £941,004 after various costs had been deducted. The bulk was left to her siblings in Canada, which is where she was from.Parklife star Dave was left £50,000 and the contents of her home in London. Former music industry and charity worker Paola also made sure the musician would get her artwork.Dave and Paola remained close after splitting(Image: More

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    Paul O’Grady’s widower shares last video of star taken just 20 minutes before his death

    Television legend and comedy hero Paul O’Grady sadly died on March 28 in 2023, with his death coming as a surprise to his fans and famous friends alike11:36, 28 Mar 2025Updated 11:46, 28 Mar 2025Paul O’Grady introduces his dog Eddie in posthumous videoTelevision favourite Paul O’Grady filmed a video thanking fans just 20 minutes before he died. His widower has released the clip, which shows the beloved comedian with his dog Eddie.Paul died “unexpectedly but peacefully” at the age of 67 on March 28, 2023. His cause of death was revealed to have been a cardiac arrest, with Paul dying in bed next to his husband Andre Portasio.Article continues belowNow, on the two-year anniversary of Paul’s death, Andre has shared a touching video. It shows that, even in his final moments, Paul was surrounded by his beloved dogs and sharing his thanks to fans.Paul O’Grady appeared happy and health in a video taken just 20 minutes before he died(Image: More