Tony Slattery death: A Prolific Career in Comedy and ActingTony Slattery death: Personal Struggles and AdvocacyTony Slattery death: Tributes and LegacyFAQs:(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelTony Slattery, a British comedian and actor known for his quick wit on the improvisational show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway? ', has died from a heart attack at 65.Born on November 9, 1959, in London, Slattery's comedic journey began at the University of Cambridge, where he was a contemporary of Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, and Emma Thompson. As president of the esteemed Footlights comedy society, he honed his improvisational skills, leading to his prominent role 'Whose Line Is It Anyway? ' He openly discussed these issues in the BBC's Horizon special 'What's The Matter With Tony Slattery? In recent years, he remained active in the comedy scene, touring shows and launching a podcast titled 'Tony Slattery's Rambling Club'.Slattery's partner of nearly four decades, Mark Michael Hutchinson, confirmed his passing, stating, "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.

Source: The Times January 14, 2025 18:53 UTC