Tony Slattery
- English
- Actor
Press clippings
Tony Slattery's friends appeal for donations to pay for his funeral
Friends of Tony Slattery have launched a crowdfunding page to pay for his funeral. The Whose Line Is It Anyway? star had little money when he died on Tuesday, at the age of 65, two days after suffering a heart attack.
Chortle, 16th January 2025Tony Slattery: the generous improv great whose successes masked his suffering
He was a wonderful team player in Whose Line Is It Anyway? and affection for him grew when he disclosed the severe pain and distress he was trying keep at bay.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th January 2025Tony Slattery obituary
Comedian and actor who found television fame in the 1980s on Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 15th January 2025Tony Slattery dies aged 65
Whose Line Is It Anyway? star Tony Slattery has died aged 65, after having suffered a heart attack at the weekend.
British Comedy Guide, 14th January 2025The day I met Tony Slattery I wanted to give him a massive hug
When I interviewed the comic, who has died aged 65, I found him hopeful, likeable and unbitter about the breakdown which derailed his life.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 14th January 2025Tony Slattery obituary
He brought an edge of danger to light entertainment, but in his 1990s heyday he became visibly exhausted by his punishing schedule.
The Telegraph, 14th January 2025Tony Slattery obituary
Much-admired performer whose burgeoning career in television came to an abrupt halt after he suffered a drink and cocaine-induced nervous breakdown.
The Times, 14th January 2025Tony Slattery launches a podcast
The comic and actor will be joined by his friends Allan Lear and Paul Carmichael on the freewheeling show, Tony Slattery's Rambling Club.
Chortle, 21st October 2024Post Office Scandal musical axed due to Paula Vennells "sensitivities"
Post Office Scandal The Musical, the latest show from The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, has been cancelled at the Bedfringe comedy festival because of the event's ties to disgraced former Post Office boss Paula Vennells.
British Comedy Guide, 31st May 2024Tony Slattery, Jo Brand and Stewart Lee among new patrons of Leicester Comedy Festival
The 30th Anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival launches today with a huge line up of comedians performing across Leicester from 8th - 26th February 2023. The Festival is also announcing Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Sikisa and Stewart Lee joining Tony Slattery, as new Patrons. Rosie Jones and Michael Rosen are announced as new patrons of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th October 2022