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Celebration Day: Absolutely Fabulous star Helen Lederer reads ‘Sunflowers’ by Harry Baker in memory of Tony Slattery

Comedian Helen Lederer of Absolutely Fabulous fame performs “Sunflowers” by Harry Baker in memory of the actor Tony Slattery. “We’re very lucky in a lifetime to have those few friendships,” she says of her friendship with Slattery, “it’s rare.” The short film, directed by Oliver Parker and shot at Dr…

The Independent UK

Sir Stephen Fry ‘chuffed to the heavens’ to receive knighthood

The actor, screenwriter and author joked that if it would help his charity work ‘then they should make me a duke’.

Evening Standard

Tony Slattery impressed me with his funny Spanish improv – and his loyalty

Letters: Memories of the comedian and actor, shared by Peter Rankin

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Celebrity deaths of 2025: Remembering influential figures we lost this year

A host of big names have passed away this year. The Standard reflects on some of the stars we’ve lost

Evening Standard

Fundraiser to cover costs for Tony Slattery’s funeral exceeds £8,000 target

It was revealed that the comedian and actor, who suffered mental health problems, had not made any provision for his funeral.

Evening Standard

Tony Slattery obituary

Comedian and actor who found television fame in the 1980s on Whose Line Is It Anyway?

The Guardian - UK

Tony 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 to keep at bay

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Wednesday briefing: What a Gaza ceasefire might look like

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

The Guardian - UK

Fans Mourn ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Star Tony Slattery After Sudden Passing At 65

"Desperately sad." Beloved British comedian Tony Slattery passed away at 65 following a heart attack. He was in the middle of a late-career resurgence with a podcast and a comedy tour. The post Fans Mourn ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Star Tony Slattery After Sudden Passing At 65 first appeared…

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Stephen Fry remembers ‘deeply talented’ Tony Slattery as ‘sweetest soul’

The 65-year-old comedian died on Tuesday morning following a heart attack.

The Independent UK

Comedian Tony Slattery dies aged 65 after heart attack

He is most famous for his appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Just A Minute and Have I Got News For You.

Evening Standard

Tony Slattery dies aged 65: Sir Stephen Fry leads tributes to comedian after death from heart attack

The London-born star was best known for appearances on comedy shows Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Just A Minute and Have I Got News For You

Evening Standard

Tony Slattery death: Comedian and Whose Line Is It Anyway? star dies, aged 65

Comedy star was a regular performer on improvisation game show

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