Fundraiser to cover costs for Tony Slattery’s funeral exceeds £8,000 target A fundraiser to cover the funeral costs of actor and comedian Tony Slattery, whose death was described as “sudden and unexpected”, has exceeded its £8,000 target.
“Sadly, in later years mental health issues had diminished Tony’s career, but with the unwavering support of his long-term partner, Mark, he made it through the wilderness and was back touring and performing comedy.
and comedy shows Just A Minute and Have I Got News For You, died on Tuesday aged 65 following a heart attack, his partner, the actor Mark Michael Hutchinson previously announced.
“Tony’s death was sudden and unexpected, and sadly he had not made any provisions for his funeral,” the fundraiser said.
An official crowdfunder for the funeral, which has raised more than £10,000 so far, said it would take “a huge weight off Mark’s shoulders at this miserable time”.
