Inside Paul O’Grady’s countryside home he shared with his beloved husband and their adorable pets

TV LEGEND Paul O'Grady turned his countryside home into a haven for animals before his tragic death.

The ITV star - who hosted ten series of For The Love Of Dogs - shared his house with his wide range of animals and his loving husband Andre Portasio.

Paul, who passed away last night at 67, 'unexpectedly but peacefully', enjoyed a fruitful life in the Kent countryside home.

The star - who was passionate about animals finding their forever home - ensured there was plenty of space at the farm property for his menagerie of domestic animals.

The animal rights activist shared the Adlington home with husband Andre, who he married in 2017, and their dogs, llamas, pigs and more.

The sprawling rustic home marked the perfect spot to settle down, with the comedian having often shared it on Instagram.

Paul often shared snaps of his five dogs, Nancy, Arfur, Conchita, Eddie and Sausage, roaming around on the wooden floors.

The wooden theme looked to have been carried throughout the home with traditional beams and wooden furniture.

While the living room seemed to feature a black and gold printed armchair - he also had a special leopard-printed chair for relaxing.

And the star had a sprawling bed upstairs, big enough to fit his dogs in, as he often photographed them tucked up.

He also enjoyed a large bathtub, which he once posed for a snap inside, covered in frothy bubbles.

While the countryside house also had a sprawling garden, with greenery and shrubbery decorating the relaxing area.

Paul's farm pets, including small baby llamas, were kept happily behind fences as he often jumped in to pose for a photograph.

It comes after the tragic news broke that Paul passed away last night according to a statement from his husband.

And Paul's celebrity friends were quick to praise him on social media.

"Woken up to this sad, sad news," wrote Amanda Holden. "I loved Paul. He was brilliantly opinionated, searingly sharp and very funny.

"I loved our conversations. I can’t quite believe it. Thoughts with Andre and their family."

Piers Morgan added: "RIP Paul O'Grady, 67. A wonderfully warm, mischievous, hilarious guy with a sublime natural talent for broadcasting and making people laugh."

Lorraine Kelly, Paul's ITV co-star said: "Paul O'Grady. The kindest, funniest man - warm, witty and wise. Dogs are the best judge of character and they LOVED him."

And Carol Vorderman added: "Already giving them raucous, ripping up the rulebook, mischief making, calling it out, loving hell in heaven."

Meanwhile, Good Morning Britain anchor Susanna Reid paid tribute to the "funny and compassionate star" on the ITV daytime show.

Her co-star Martin Lewis took to Twitter to write: "Quite shocked and saddened to wake up to the news of Paul O'Grady passing. A funny man, with incredibly quick wit, who made millions laugh."

Paul's husband of 11 years Andre Portasio announced his death in the early hours of this morning, saying: "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."