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member QVC The community is mourning his death Paul Kellyone of the network’s original program hosts.
“A tribute to the life of former QVC host Paul Kelley,” the official QVC Facebook page wrote on Monday, April 6. “We invite you to read Rick Domeier’s QVC tribute as we reflect on his time with our QVC family and the memories he left behind.”
Kelly’s cause of death has not been released.
Along with the announcement, QVC also shared a photo of Kelly along with a link to the current host Rick DomelVery touching tribute Late media personality.
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“At a host meeting in early 1995, we were told the news: QVC was building a new ‘remote studio’ that would look like an orange bus. We would be performing live shows across the country…in front of a live audience of QVC fans!” Domel, 65, wrote via Facebook. “‘Anyone interested?’ 😀 As a newbie host, burning eggs in a T-fal pan at 4am, I said, “Yes, please!” “🔥The QVC ’50-in-50′ Tour was born.”
Domel recalled that Kelly was asked to return to QVC for a tour in which the shopping network visited all 50 states over 50 weeks to showcase local products.
“He was a presenter, a teacher, had a PhD in theater and spoke fluent Italian,” Domer recalled of Kelly. “He was also one of the sweetest, kindest people you could ever meet.”
“Paul, with his bright smile and booming voice, absolutely loved meeting the QVC audience,” Domel continued. “He treated the staff with respect and graciously mentored nervous entrepreneurs who were about to make their television debut.”
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Domeier concluded: “Here’s to a great man. 🍷🍷. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. 🙏He will always be a part of our QVC family. RIP Paul Kelley ❤️.”
Since news of Kelly’s death broke, other QVC hosts have offered their condolences.
“Remembering the Life and Impact of Paul Kelly,” host David Venable by writing Instagram Tuesday, April 7th. “He will forever be remembered as a beloved QVC host and my dear friend. Rest in peace!”
original host Bob Bowersox A lengthy tribute was also shared via Facebook.
“Getting a call like this this morning…one of those calls you never want to get. One of my oldest and dearest friends, Mr. Paul Kelly, passed away in the early predawn hours,” Bowerseth, 79, began, before describing Kelly as one of “QVC’s Three Musketeers.”
The former TV presenter added: “It wasn’t the call I wanted to get but I knew it would eventually come because Paul had been ill for some time.”
“He had a PhD in American theater—basically a PhD in vaudeville,” Bowers South wrote of his late friend. “I know it all, and I swear, he could tell any joke that was written during that extraordinary period. He spoke fluent Italian, loved great wine, knew a great restaurant in every city we broadcast from, and was the best of friends… You wish everyone could find someone like that in their life.”
Powersocks concluded, “I will miss him terribly – it just doesn’t feel right to be able to pick up the phone, tell some jokes with him, and reminisce about the days when we dominated cable television. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Good luck to you.”
Kelly served as Live hosts and commentators 1986-1993. He subsequently served as a QVC ambassador and consultant from 1994 to 2003, including hosting the 1995 50-in-50 Tour.
