Exclusive watch: Tony Slattery Dies at 65: Beloved Comedian and ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Star Passes Away
The renowned comedian and actor Tony Slattery gained fame for his improvisational skills on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has died at 65 from a heart attack, confirmed by his partner Mark Michael Hutchinson.
So, in a heartfelt statement, Hutchinson said,
“It is with great sadness we must announce actor and comedian Tony Slattery, aged 65, has passed away today, Tuesday morning, following a heart attack on Sunday evening.”
A Glittering Career in Comedy and Acting
Slattery gained prominence as a comedy leader after becoming president of Cambridge University’s Footlights comedy society in 1982. Notably, the society boasts a star-studded alumni, including John Cleese, Miriam Margolyes, and Richard Ayoade. He collaborated with contemporaries like Sir Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, and Sandi Toksvig, later performing with Toksvig on Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
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His television career took off in 1983 when he appeared as a performer on Saturday Stayback hosted by Chris Tarrant. By 1988, Slattery had become a household name, thanks to his regular appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway?. There, he consistently delighted audiences with his sharp wit and remarkable improvisational prowess.
Slattery also appeared in notable films like The Crying Game, Peter’s Friends, and How to Get Ahead in Advertising.
Tony Struggles and Resilience
Despite his early success, Slattery faced significant personal and professional challenges. After leaving Whose Line Is It Anyway? in 1995, Slattery gradually withdrew from the public eye as he grappled with health issues. Later, in Stephen Fry’s documentary The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, he openly revealed his struggles with a “midlife crisis” and his diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
In 2020, Slattery openly discussed his struggles with substance abuse and financial instability, attributing his bankruptcy to “fiscal illiteracy” and misplaced trust in others. Furthermore, that same year, he participated in the BBC Two documentary What’s The Matter With Tony Slattery?, which examined his journey through mental health challenges and addiction recovery.
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Tributes Pour In
Tributes have flooded in from the entertainment world, celebrating Slattery’s life and legacy. In particular, Sir Stephen Fry described him as “the gentlest, sweetest soul,” while lamenting the cruel irony of losing him just as he was experiencing a career revival.
“Lovely, at least, this past year for him to have found to his joyous surprise that he was still remembered and held in great affection,” Fry added.
Actress and comedian Helen Lederer, who was a close friend of Slattery, wrote, “You were my best friend in laughter, wit, love, absurdity, and being my best man (twice). We adored you – so now, what will we do?”
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Remembering Tony Slattery
Millions will forever remember Tony Slattery as a comedic genius who brought them joy and candidly shared his personal battles. Moreover, his legacy of laughter and resilience will continue inspiring audiences and fellow performers for years to come.
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