Tony Slattery Passed Away After Suffering a Heart Attack

Tony Slattery passed away aged 65. He died on Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack the previous Sunday night. Slattery endured a long road of addiction to cocaine and alcohol with the host of his battle with bipolar disorder and depression. Despite this compelling battle, he repeatedly thanked his long-time partner for helping him survive. His beloved partner’s name is Mark Hutchinson.

Tony Slattery is a beloved British actor and comedian known for his performances in Midnight at the Movies and Whose Line Is It Anyway?? He is noteworthy for his ability to talk and charm. He studied at the University of Cambridge, where he became friends with Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, and Hugh Laurie. Slattery also became president of an improv group at Cambridge, which marked the beginning of his showbiz career.

Though it was not until the improvisational show Whose Line Is It Anyway? that he became a popular name, Slattery’s famous quick wit and sharp decisions found many takers even at these times. Tony Slattery has also performed in feature films, including The Crying Game, Peter’s Friends, and How to Get Ahead in Advertising.

A Tribute From His Friends & Colleagues

His friends’ and colleagues’ tributes created a touching expression for the comedian Tony Slattery. Clive Anderson, the host of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, was very sad at his death. He remembered Slattery with great love for his skill in improvisation, claiming he was one of the most gifted comedians he had ever worked with. “Tony Slattery did anything to turn any situation into something hilarious and brighten the show with his infectious energy,” Anderson stated.

Other comedy stars have also praised Slattery for his generosity and kindness. Graham Norton, a fellow comedian and television presenter, described Slattery as “one of the greats.” He said that Slattery naturally made everyone feel that whoever was beside them was part of something unique.

Mark Michael Hutchinson Confirmed the Death News

Mark Michael Hutchinson delivered the news with a tone of a sorrow-filled statement: Beloved actor and comedian Tony Slattery has died this Tuesday morning at the age of 65 after suffering a heart attack Sunday night. Hutchinson noted the treasure of love and the admiration Slattery inspired for those who ever had the privilege of knowing or working with him. 

His Beloved Partner

Slattery met his partner while working together in the musical “Me and My Girl.” Slattery said they were both very shy and hardly spoke for six months. In 2019, during an interview, Slattery said, “Mark has been my partner for 32 years. My God, it’s still going fine. Damn him, he’s two months older than I am and looks half my age.”

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Slattery replied, “I once said to Mark, ‘I would leap in front of a flying bullet for you.' And he said back, 'That's lovely, Tony, but no one is shooting at me. Would you mind doing the dishes instead?'”