Showbiz legend Paul O’Grady left behind a multi-million-pound televison fortune, according to new documents.

Paul, who lived in Aldington, near Ashford, amassed more than £8 million for Buster Productions, a private firm used to channel his earnings.

The amount became public knowledge after financial documents for Buster Productions were filed to Companies House this week by his agent Joan Marshrons.

Buster Production, which Paul started in 2001, had £8,373,927 in net assets in 2023.

Paul stopped being the director of Buster Productions on the day that he died.

Earlier this year, it was reported that the Lily Savage legend had left £15.5 million in his will with half a million pounds going to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, a rescue centre which featured in his TV show Paul O’ Grady: For the Love of Dogs.

Some £50,000 was earmarked for elephant and orangutan charities and another £50,000 was left to the Salvation Army.

He also left Joan £125,000 for the maintenance and upkeep of his five dogs, Nancy, Arfur, Conchita, Eddie, and Sausage.

However, the bulk of his estate was expected to go to his widower, Andre Portasio, his daughter Sharon Mousley and his sister Sheila Rudd.

This week Andre gained permission to turn a redundant security office at the late presenter’s home into a holiday let.

The proposal sparked objections from some residents who feared the “inappropriate” scheme would spark a “constant stream of visitors”.

But Ashford Borough Council gave the green light last week, describing the bid as an “acceptable” move for the site off Knoll Hill.