Danny La Rue OBE

1927 - 2009
LocationKent
Age81 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth26/07/1927
Date of Death31/05/2009
Visitors1,992 since 01/06/2009
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Entertainer Danny La Rue has died at his home in Kent at the age of 81. La Rue's spokeswoman told
the PA News Agency that the star had died after suffering from cancer.

"Danny died peacefully in his sleep just before midnight last night after a short illness," she
said.

"His beloved companion Annie Galbraith was with him at their home in Kent," she added.

La Rue made a career out of his vaudeville drag act and was a huge star in the 1970s and 1980s and
was at one time the highest-paid entertainer in Britain, according to The Stage newspaper.

He disliked being called a drag artist, preferring the term "comic in a frock".

La Rue made few appearances on television, but played a leading role in keeping the traditions of
music hall and pantomime alive.

He received an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2002 who admitted to being a long-time fan
of the entertainer.

La Rue, who was born Daniel Patrick Carroll in Cork, Ireland, moved to London with his mother when
he was nine.

He first donned his wig and eyelashes during a naval concert party, having been sent to Singapore as
part of Lord Mountbatten's invasion task force towards the end of World War II.


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Letter From Heaven
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

(Unknown)

Love Mary xxxx

Mary Thong-Garner June 2, 2009

God Bless

You will be always part of our lives Danny xxxxx Thank you for all the fun and laughs you gave us, rest now, and don't dress up better than the Angels XXXXXXXXXXXX RIP DANNY Love you XXXXXX

Berny Adamson June 2, 2009

Deepest Sympathies...

So shocked by the news of the death of DANNY LA RUE when I heard on Radio 4 this afternoon! I had been hoping someday to meet the great man himself, but alas, it is never going to be! I remember his shows on the telly since the late 60's when I was but a wee toddler at my mother's knee.

Danny, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, THE QUEEN IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!

Dan Kahn June 1, 2009

God bless Danny

You was one of the greatest loved watching you very entertaining .Thinking of all your loving family .God bless Danny RIP Love Anne xxxxx

Anne B June 1, 2009

god bless

a true gent and 1 of this countries best and fantastic entertainer will be sadly miss by all god bless you and my regard to all his family and freinds

Frank Bryan June 1, 2009

a gts freind

god bless you danny we will miss you god bless you x x x

Theresa Tutt June 1, 2009

The entertainment world will forever remember Danny La Rue, on a personal level he inspired me in my own small way to work in frocks for over 20 years.
Ta ta Danny, you are much loved and will be much missed.
Paul Webb. Eastbourne.

Paul Webb June 1, 2009

Sorry to hear the news.

Love to All Mr LaRue's family and friends.

My mother loved you Danny.

Kay Tyrrell
Merseyside

Kay Tyrrell June 1, 2009

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A heart of gold stopped beating two shining eyes at rest, god broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best, god knows you had to leave us, but you did not go a lone for part of us went with you the day he took you home to some you are forgotten to others just a part of the past but to us who have loved and lost you the memory will always last.
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Mary Gloster June 1, 2009

My wings are spread, my pain is gone-Do grieve for me-but not for long.
For wondrous peace surrounds my flight-I’m gliding towards that ray of light.
So grieve for me but not for long-Remember blessings not the wrong.
My life was full and so complete-Although the end was bittersweet.
You brightened up my everyday…By things you’d do, by things you’d say.
I’ll miss my life with you on Earth, but know you gave my life it’s worth.
I’m gliding towards a perfect place-No pain or sorrow, only grace.
My wings are spread, I’m soaring strong…Do grieve for me, but not for long.
miss you xxxxxxxxxxxx

Irene June 1, 2009
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