Lionel Blair: Last News

TELLY entertainer Lionel Blair has left a £1.1million fortune in his will. The dancer, 92, died in November after an eight-decade showbiz career.

Coronation Street legend Amanda Barrie has opened up about her last ever conversation with showbiz legend Lionel Blair.The British actor, whose career spanned eight decades, passed away last month at the age of 92 and was "surrounded by his family" at the time of his death.Carry On icon, Amanda, 86, has been chatting to Daily Star about many of her celebrity friends who had sadly died during the Covid-19 pandemic.As she remembered many of her chums she recalled her final hilarious conversation with the Canadian-born actor.Amanda explained she hadn't had the opportunity to say goodbye to many people she'd held dear in her life during the coronavirus lockdown - including her fellow on-screen husband Johnny Briggs and EastEnders national

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HE'S the all-singing, all dancing showbiz legend who entertained Britain for decades - now Lionel Blair has sadly left the stage. The 92-year-old, who lived until a "ripe old age", died surrounded by his family, according to his agent.

Lionel Blair, the UK TV star whose career spanned eight decades, has died aged 92, his agent has said.

Piers Morgan demands Queen 'stops the Sussexes' and strips their titleLionel jokingly added that he did "as he was told" when it came to his health and had the flu jab every year.At the time, viewers praised his energetic appearance on social media.David Forrest wrote: "@GMB how fantastic to see how well Lionel Blair looks and I was absolutely gobsmacked when my wife said he's 92 years old!"Absolute inspiration to us all! Mega respect!"Another echoed that they were also stunned by his age.Lionel's showbiz career spanned seven decades including his roles as an actor, dancer and presenter.He was best known for being a team captain on the TV game show Give Us A Clue.More recently, he appeared in the likes of Celebrity Big Brother and The Real

READ MORE: Davina McCall fans urge her to 'take it easy' after health update The Give Us a Clue star was an actor, choreographer, tap dancer and television presenter. In recent years he appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and The Real Marigold Hotel. His agent said: "He got to a very ripe old age, he was loved by his family, and I think he died in their company, which is lovely.

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READ MORE: Meghan Markle: Expert shares steps to achieve Duchess' glowing skinHis first public performances were with his sister Joyce in the Manor House Underground station air raid shelters and on the trains of the Piccadilly line during the air raids of the Second World War. During the blitz, Blair, his sister and mother were evacuated to Oxford, but after witness a German plane crash, they returned to Stamford Hill.

LIONEL Blair put in a typically energetic appearance on Good Morning Britain before his death aged 92. The entertainer and dancer appeared on the ITV show after becoming one of the first people to have the Covid vaccine.

Iconic entertainer Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleThe sad news was confirmed by his agent. He was best known to audiences as a team captain on the charades-style TV show Give Us A Clue in the 1980s, and more recently, he appeared on shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and The Real Marigold Hotel.

After the sad news emerged tonight that showbiz legend Lionel Blair passed away, many celebrities have paid tribute to the star online.

 Lionel’s agent confirmed the sad news to The Mirror, saying: "He got to a very ripe old age, he was loved by his family, and I think he died in their company, which is lovely."The star has been a legend on British TV screens since the 70s with Give Us A Clue.Most recently, Lionel appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 and The Real Marigold Hotel in 2017.One of his most iconic shows was quiz programme Name That Tune, which he fronted.

Multi-talented showbiz legend Lionel Blair has sadly passed away age 92 surrounded by his family, his management company has confirmed.

Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92, it has been announced.The showbiz legend’s management shared the news on Thursday evening and paid tribute to the entertainer. They said: ‘He got to a very ripe old age, he was loved by his family, and I think he died in their company, which is lovely.’ A cause of death was not revealed but they added that Blair was surrounded by his loved ones.

Showbiz legend Lionel Blair has died aged 92 "surrounded by family", his agent says. The star has been a prominent figure on British TV screens since the 70s with Give Us A Clue and more recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 and The Real Marigold Hotel in 2017.

THE world of showbiz united tonight to pay tribute to TV and Celebrity Big Brother star Lionel Blair. The dancer and entertainer, also famous for roles on Give Us A Clue and The Real Marigold Hotel, has died aged 92.

Legendary showbiz personality Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92.

Legendary showbiz entertainer and TV favourite Lionel Blair has died, it was confirmed tonight.

Extras, as himself, portraying the end-stages of his showbiz career by trying to keep up his profile by appearing on Celebrity Big Brother.In 2009, 21 years after Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas was first released, Lionel starred in an original video for the song that was made in aid of Shelter.

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