Who is the Brazilian dancer who inherited millions from a British presenter

In recent days the press has revealed details about the will of the English actor, presenter, comedian and drag queen Paul O’Grady, famous for the character of Lily Savage. She left the equivalent of R$800,000 to care for her dogs.

Of the wealth of 15.5 million pounds (about R$ 98 million), a significant part went to her husband, the 43-year-old Brazilian dancer André Portasio.

After studying dance at the Escuela Nacional de Cuba, he moved to London, where he excelled at the English National Ballet.

He participated in productions of Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker and The Rite of Spring, among others. He also performed for Queen Elizabeth II.

André and Paul met in a gay club in 2007. It was love at first sight. They married ten years later at the Goring Hotel in the English capital. One of the guests was actor Ian McKellen, Gandalf from “The Lord of the Rings” and Magneto from “X-Men”.

A friend of the royal family and popular with their subjects, Paul O’Grady died at home, aged 67, in March 2023, of heart problems. He and André were one of the most influential gay couples in the UK.

“Paul has been my rock, my confidant and my partner in every adventure. Our journey together has been extraordinary. He taught me the true meaning of love and I will forever be grateful for the precious time we spent together,” Portasio wrote in a post.

Source: Terra