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Danny La Rue
Irish singer and entertainer (1927–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Danny La Rue, OBE (born Daniel Patrick Carroll, 26 July 1927 – 31 May 2009) was an Irish-English singer and entertainer, best known for his on-stage drag persona. He performed in drag and also as himself in theatrical productions, television shows and film.
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![]() La Rue in his dressing room at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London in 1975 | |
Born | Daniel Patrick Carroll (1927-07-26)26 July 1927 |
Died | 31 May 2009(2009-05-31) (aged 81) Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
Resting place | St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England |
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Years active | 1944–2007 |
Partner | Jack Hanson (1947–1984) |
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