Tony Slattery's heartbreaking childhood abuse at the hands of a priest as he dies at 65
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Comedian Tony Slattery once inspired the entire nation with his bravery when he opened up about the tragic childhood abuse he suffered at the hands of a priest when he was just eight-years-old. Today, it was announced that the much-loved star has sadly died aged 65 following a heart attack. His beloved long-term partner announced the sad news in a statement, and tributes are pouring in from his famous friends and fans alike.
Slattery appeared on the Channel 4 comedy improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and comedy shows Just A Minute and Have I Got News For You. 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.”.
Born November 9, 1959, Slattery was the contemporary of Dame Emma Thompson, Sir Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie at the University of Cambridge. He was the former president of the improvisation group Cambridge Footlights, and had recently been touring a comedy show in England and launched a podcast, Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club, in October.
While Slattery has always been adored by millions for his honesty and openness, it took him 59 years to share the tragic abuse he suffered during his childhood. The comedian battled many demons throughout his life, including drug abuse, alcoholism, and anger issues. While he was able to overcome these challenges, there was one particular part of his life that he struggled to come to terms with.
