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larsen525
06-01-2009, 08:53 AM
Per IMDb:

Drag Queen La Rue Dies

1 June 2009 7:20 AM, PDT
Legendary drag queen Danny La Rue (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0479005/) has died at the age of 81.
The entertainer - real name Daniel Patrick Carroll (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0479005/) - passed away on Sunday night at his home in Kent, England following a battle with cancer.
A spokeswoman for the star confirmed the news, saying, "Danny died peacefully in his sleep just before midnight last night after a short illness.
"His beloved companion Annie Galbraith was with him at their home in Kent."
La Rue shot to fame in the 1960s for his act as a female impersonator, performing on the London stage. He went on to become one of Britain's most highly paid entertainers, landing roles in a string of films including 1965's Every Day's a Holiday and Junfans Escape in 1968.
He was best known for impersonating stars including Elizabeth Taylor (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000072/) and Zsa Zsa Gabor (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001248/), as well as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0857137/).
The veteran performer was awarded an OBE (Order of British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0703070/) in her 2002 Birthday Honours List.

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I'm sure he and John are now vying to see who can be the most outrageous pantomime dame, on the big stage in the sky. Farewell, Danny.

- Erik
Queen Pudding
06-01-2009, 02:07 PM
That's so sad......Rest in Peace Danny
Evey
06-01-2009, 02:15 PM
I heard this afternoon, very sad news indeed, such a talented and lovely man. :(
Greg WibblyWobbly
06-01-2009, 07:45 PM
Very sad news indeed. :(
sonosun
06-01-2009, 11:15 PM
I came to know him through AYBS? and he was quite funny.
Dean
06-03-2009, 02:46 PM
I believe Danny and John Inman were friends so maybe they have been reunited now as Danny and his partner have been.

When he was at his peak in the 60s, he always had to appear at the end of his act dressed as a man, to "prove" he wasn't gay. Thank heavens attitudes are more enlightened these days.
DebLovesJohnInman
06-03-2009, 04:41 PM
I believe Danny and John Inman were friends so maybe they have been reunited now as Danny and his partner have been.

When he was at his peak in the 60s, he always had to appear at the end of his act dressed as a man, to "prove" he wasn't gay. Thank heavens attitudes are more enlightened these days.
On Monday 6/1/2009, in the Telegraph(you might have to look it up in the archives now) there was an excellent picture of John Inman and Danny LaRue.:)
Dean
06-05-2009, 11:07 AM
On Monday 6/1/2009, in the Telegraph(you might have to look it up in the archives now) there was an excellent picture of John Inman and Danny LaRue.:)

here's the piccy and it is a good one

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01414/1976-John-Inman_1414451i.jpg
Greg WibblyWobbly
06-06-2009, 04:42 AM
Cool picture, thanks for that Dean !!
Red Shadow
06-06-2009, 08:22 AM
What a great picture!!! Doesn't John Inman look young? Thank you for posting it, Dean! :thumbup:
Assistant 134
06-06-2009, 02:30 PM
Very sad news. I'll have to watch Mr Bean in Room 426 tonight. Danny had a cameo in that. RIP
sonosun
06-06-2009, 05:03 PM
Thanks for that Dean.
Dean
06-07-2009, 01:14 PM
Thank you - I think Deblovesjohninman deserves the credit for spotting it so I'll bow in her direction. :)
Xymers
06-07-2009, 05:45 PM
Very sad news. I'll have to watch Mr Bean in Room 426 tonight. Danny had a cameo in that. RIP

Thanks for the reminder. I'm going to watch it, too.
Greg WibblyWobbly
06-08-2009, 02:37 AM
Thank you - I think Deblovesjohninman deserves the credit for spotting it so I'll bow in her direction. :)

Thank you Miss Debbie !!!
Red Shadow
06-08-2009, 11:07 AM
How many times was Danny LaRue mentioned in AYBS? I can think of one time; I believe it was in "Founder's Day." Were there other times?