Tony Slattery, Beloved Comedian and Actor, Dies at 65

The star of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' passed away from a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of comedy and candid discussions about mental health.

Tony Slattery, known for his improvisational brilliance on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', died on January 14, 2025, after suffering a heart attack two days earlier.
Slattery was a prominent figure in British comedy, appearing in films such as 'The Crying Game' and 'Peter’s Friends' and earning an Olivier Award nomination for his stage work.
A graduate of Cambridge University and a member of the renowned Cambridge Footlights, Slattery worked alongside future stars like Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, and Hugh Laurie.
In recent years, Slattery openly discussed his struggles with bipolar disorder, addiction, and trauma, notably in the 2020 BBC documentary 'What’s the Matter with Tony Slattery?'.
He is survived by his partner of nearly 40 years, Mark Michael Hutchinson, with whom he had recently been working on a podcast and comedy tour.