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Beloved Comedian Tony Slattery Dies at 65

1/15/2025

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Tony Slattery, beloved British comedian and star of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", has passed away at 65 from a heart attack, as confirmed by his partner, Mark Michael Hutchinson. A former president of the Cambridge Footlights, Slattery's talent shone in films like "The Crying Game," but he bravely battled mental health challenges throughout his life.

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Tony Slattery, beloved British comedian and star of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", has passed away at 65 from a heart attack, as confirmed by his partner, Mark Michael Hutchinson. A former president of the Cambridge Footlights, Slattery's talent shone in films like "The Crying Game," but he bravely battled mental health challenges throughout his life.