Tony Slattery Dies: Comedian, Actor & ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Star Was 65

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Tony Slattery, the comedian and actor best known for his improvizations on hit comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has died aged 65 following a heart attack two days’ ago.

Slattery’s family confirmed his death to the BBC. A statement on behalf of his partner Mark Michael Hutchinson said: “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.” Slattery was perhaps best known as a regular on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, the Channel 4 improv show that he appeared on for its first seven seasons.

Slattery also appeared in comic movies like The Crying Game, Peter’s Friends and How to Get Ahead in Advertising. MORE FOLLOWS By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

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