Obit: Danny La Rue - 31 May 2009

Subject: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: GUEST,Daily Mail reader
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 09:59 AM

Danny La Rue has died. He was 81 and had been suffering from cancer.

He was a popular figure in the UK throughout the 1960's and 70's. He was best known as a female impersonator.

May he rest in peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 10:02 AM

That's a shame. He did a good version of 'On Mother Kelly's Doorstep'

Subject: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 12:59 PM

Died at home aged 81 ! One of the Finest Female impersonators to ever don a wig ! And a great sense of humour !

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: jacqui.c
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 01:23 PM

Too true Terry. One of the greats as far as I'm concerned.

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 01:54 PM

A lovely, lovely gentle man, as I learned when he did several summer seasons at the theatre where my uncle was manager. A real professional who loved to be on stage. I think Music Hall has finally died with the passing of this wonderful man.

Another family tie for those who know us - one of Danny's most sung songs was On Mother Kelly's Doorstep. Jack's (my husband) grandmother was Mrs Kelly who lived next door to the mens' club in Paradise Row, in the East End of London. The song was written when somebody leaving the club saw two children sat on the doorstep of the house next to the club. I guess that now Danny has passed on I'd better add it to my repertoire.

Polly

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 02:52 PM

Credit George Stevens as writer then Polly !

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 03:58 PM

Thanks for that information, Leadfingers, I will make sure to do so.

Polly

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: open mike
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 04:44 PM

for those who want to know more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_La_Rue
http://www.dannylarue.com/

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 10:28 PM

Thanks for the links Laurel !
Wikipedia
Web site

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue - 31 May 2009
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 03:14 AM

[e-mail]
where can i send flowers does anyone know

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue - 31 May 2009
From: bubblyrat
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 03:27 PM

Well, he was in the Royal Navy ! Of course he was the best !

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue - 31 May 2009
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 04:52 PM

Danny 1973

Subject: RE: Obit: Danny La Rue - 31 May 2009
From: GUEST,Geoff the Duck
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 05:49 PM

saw him in panto once, Widow Twankey. Good performer. Incredible frocks.