Paul O'Grady mural defaced just days after its creation - leaving artist 'disappointed'

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A mural dedicated to Paul O'Grady was defaced in Manchester over the weekend, after the artist spent days working on it

He said on deciding to make the mural: "I was instantly driven to create a fitting mural in his honour, and I felt it was only natural to include a dog in that."

"I can kind of understand people’s disappointment in that the mural has only lasted as long as it has, especially given how recent his passing was, but, ultimately and unfortunately, this is part of the nature of the street art and mural scene."One social media user said they were 'ashamed to be a Mancunian' after finding out the tribute was defaced.

Members of the public shared in the grief of Paul's loved ones and quickly took to social media to share their condolences to his family.

 

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It's a shame it wasn't up for longer but it was great to be able to paint the tribute for someone who gave so much to people and animals.

May the fleas of a thousand camels infest the groin of the perpetrator.

So sad

RIP and all that but why the heck would anyone paint a naff mural to some cross dressing comedian anyway? Are walls and public spaces are littered with 'artists' and activists imposing their 'talent' on the rest of us.

What a bummer

Of course it was, this is England.

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