Paul O'Grady's cause of death has been confirmed.
The TV star, from Birkenhead, died aged 67 at his home in Kent on March 28. His death certificate reveals that he died from sudden cardiac arrhythmia, reports the Daily Express.
This was linked to the entertainer's ischemic heart disease. According to the British Heart Foundation, sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, or SADS, is when someone dies suddenly following a cardiac arrest and no obvious cause can be found.
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A cardiac arrest is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood around your body. This stops you breathing and starves your brain of oxygen.
It affects around 500 people in the UK every year. According to the document, this was brought on by Paul's coronary heart disease.
This happens when arteries are narrowed, and less blood and oxygen can reach the heart muscle. The certificate, obtained by the Express, showed long-time friend and former PA and agent, Joan Marshrons, registered the entertainer's death six days after he died at home.
The TV star was also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died. His husband Andre Portasio, who married Paul during a low-key wedding ceremony in 2017, said in his statement following his death: "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. 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."
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