Danny La Rue

Danny La Rue, OBE (born Daniel Patrick Carroll, 26 July 1927 โ€“ 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.

Danny La Rue

OBE
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
Died31 May 2009(2009-05-31) (aged 81)
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Resting place St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England
Occupations
  • Singer
  • entertainer
  • theatre performer
Years active1944โ€“2007
PartnerJack Hanson (1947โ€“1984)
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