Danny La Rue

Danny La Rue
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
Cork, Ireland[1]
Died31 May 2009(2009-05-31) (aged 81)
Resting place St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England
Occupations
  • Singer
  • entertainer
  • theatre performer
Years active1944–2007
PartnerJack Hanson (1947–1984)

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.

  1. ^ "Reminiscing on encounter with Cork-born entertainer Danny la Rue". Irish Examiner. 26 July 2017.

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