THE UK’s oldest prostitute - and Nan of X-Factor star Katie Waissel - has died aged 93.
Sheila Vogel-Coupe entertained the nation by openly discussing her racy retirement as an £250-an-hour OAP hooker.
Her loved ones told how the self-styled ‘Grand Dame’ advertised her sexual services until the Covid pandemic struck, when dementia took hold.
Grieving daughter Josie told The Sun her famous mum, who died last Friday, was “amazing”.
She added: “We were so proud of her. Her passing deserves a mention because she was so unique.”
Bubbly Sheila’s relationship with her TV star Katie suffered when it emerged in 2010 she was selling sex from her sheltered accommodation in London.
The saucy gran openly discussed her profession on dozens of TV and newspaper interviews.
She touted for business on a website specialising in "mature escorts".
The pensioner's love of sex was laid bare as she informed would-be clients what they could expect from a romp between the sheets with her.
Satisfied customers described her as "charming and sensual" and "very talented".
One glowing review read: "I was greeted by Sheila wearing lingerie and red lipstick.
"She was welcoming and friendly, and talkative, and we chatted for about 15 minutes before going off to the bedroom, where she definitely took care of me, she was very sensual, and a very good and willing kisser.
"She seemed genuine in enjoying our time together, as did I!"
Another enthused: "The twinkle in her eyes and her lovely smile makes you feel truly welcomed."
The pensioner's love of sex shocked Britain - and Katie - when her secret life of vice was revealed in 2010.
Despite Katie disowning her, defiant Sheila said she was not ashamed of being a prostitute or of her appearance in a porn film.
Sheila said: “I work as a prostitute because I love it. It gives me great satisfaction and keeps me young.
“I could go on for years yet. Why should I stop?
“I think of myself as a refined lady giving a very special service men are not going to get anywhere else.
“I’ve had a few celebrity clients but I would never say who they were. They worked in the music industry and TV and things.
“I like to make men happy and content. I have no inhibitions. I love people. I’m an outgoing personality who lives in the 21st century.”
I think of myself as a refined lady giving a very special service men are not going to get anywhere else.
Sheila Vogel-Coupe
Sheila turned to escorting after the death of her husband in 2004, finding solace in the company of her punters - some of whom were in their early twenties.
She caused more heartache for her family when she appeared on This Morning to blast Katie for costing her business.
Speaking to presenter Eamonn Holmes in 2011, she explained that her granddaughter's exposure on The X Factor had left her too exposed and scared off multiple clients.
She said: “Absolutely Katie has ruined my career. I’m afraid she has. But I still wish her well. I love them all.
“I love her and it breaks my heart to see my family split up like that. I would just ask them to not be so judgemental.”
Her only regret was starring in hard-core porn movie Freddie’s Great British Granny Bang, an experience she told the presenters she wished she could forget.
