Danny La Rue's Grave - Famous Graves

[@michelleryan2074]

I ended up on stage with Danny during a pantomine he was in at the Bristol Hipodrome in the 1980s. I was one of about 4 or 5 kids picked from the audeince to go on stage and say our names, ages etc and then be given sweets and balloons. I was the littlest and he singled me out to stay on stage once the other kids had gone back to their seats and did some light hearted mickey taking and I remember him being so kind, asking if I was OK off microphone and bending down and holding my hand when I got a bit overwhelmed. I came off that stage barely able to walk under all the sweets so we gave them to the other children around where we were sitting. My mum says when we got home I told her he was a kind man and I would marry him when I got older (I was bout 4 or 5!!). Danny, thank you for a lovely childhood memory, I hope you are resting in well deserved peace xx

[@UnusualThings1]

That’s lovely to hear 🙏

[@danielsellers8538]

No words needed an amazing man entertainer and made his own way in life. He was also a veteran of WW2 and deserves respect for his service. Rest in peace, comrade 😢

[@NormaPowell-h6f]

I had the pleasure of meeting Dan on his first tour to the Perth Concert Hall in Western Australia in the 70's. Following that meeting, it resulted in Dan and Jack, becoming very close friends with my husband and two children. We had the pleasure of seeing Dan and Jack many times, during our many trips to the UK. ie Blackpool, Nottingham, opening night of Hello Dolly in London. We stayed at Dan's, The Swan Inn in beautiful Streatley, and Waltham Hall. During a further tour of Australia, including Western Australia, Dan and Jack visited our home for lunch. We treasure our special friendship we had, to this day, October 2023. Life brought great sadness with the passing of Jack, Danny, my husband Peter, and at the age of 84 I am now in an Aged Care Facility. So many cherished and treasured memories from the years gone by. RIP darling Danny, our family loved you so very much and we were blessed to have your friendship. ❤❤

[@James_Inflames]

That was so respectful and informative, and to see him buried with Mr Hanson was so unexpectedly beautiful. He spent the last few years of his life on Southampton and was often see around. The first time I met him I walked into a very quiet club (The Mag) on a wet, cold January night in the late 90's. Danny was sat at the bar with the owner. For an hour or so there were just the four of us, he bought us bottles of champagne and entertained us to the point I was aching with laughter. Such a gentleman, very much deserves his place in the greats of entertainment. Thanks Paul

[@rachelkemp1434]

Hi Paul, can I just say thank you so much for paying respects, Danny la rue was my gt uncle! He was adopted when young and my grandma found him when younger a lot don’t know full story. I don’t know full story as my Nan died many years ago!! He was a true gent and was happy to find my mum and us as family xxxxx

[@wombal177jim]

How nice 👍🏻 amazing 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@UnusualThings1]

Thank you Rachel, much appreciated. Always lovely to hear from relatives 🙏

[@rachelkemp1434]

@@UnusualThings1 your very welcome, am going to try find out from a cousin I have on my mums side and find out more of him. I have great memories and met him a few times he really was a humble gent. It was a honour to have him as a gt uncle and very proud of him and what he achieved xxx

[@rachelkemp1434]

@@wombal177jim thank you very much xxx

[@rachelkemp1434]

I meant to say the times I met him was when I was little, but from what I remember He was always lovely xx

[@alaricamorganthe4912]

Lots of beautiful head stones, Sat night loads of comedy on in the 70's and 80's Ain't half hot mum, Dads army, Danny La Rue R.I.P .

[@darranweston9425]

Danny was a groundbreaker for the Drag scene, as was our dear Paul O'Grady. Both are missed beyond words, looking forward to this. Thank you Paul

[@StrawberrySunday212]

Hinge and Bracket were around before Larue I believe.

[@michelleperry-jy5qe]

I'm in the States, and yes I have heard of Danny, in fact I saw that episode of Mr Bean you mentioned. It waa hilarious! Loved it! Thank you for sharing☺

[@elizabethmoini2902]

"Dear Danny. What a pioneer too, along with... Dick Emery, Stanley Baxter & Les Dawson. Grew up with Dan. What a legend. RIP dear Dan.....Cheers Paul!"💋💄🕯️🕊️

[@SharonHigham-jj6by]

I remember my mum watching Danny when I was little. I remember having a struggle acknowledging that he was a man dressed up as a lady. When I grew up into my teens it used to fascinate me how he could put makeup on better than ever managed to do…I’m no better today+usually look like a clown when I attempt to get made up now. My mum loved him, as did I…he opened the door for Lily Savage…so he’s got a lot to be proud of…he had a very posh speaking voice as far as I remember, but he was fabulous!!! Rest In Peace Danny…hope you’re looking down+knowing how much you’ve done for the great drag queens who you opened the door for+how much you’re loved by many!!! Still loving your great videos, keep going young man, you’re doing a fantastic job!!! X❤️🙃

[@TelThePower]

" If any of you cry at my funeral, I'll never speak to you again.! " Stan laurel.... Great as always Paul, Danny was ahead of his time for certain, imagine living or working in office or housing when completed looking over the grave site, of course many people already do that in built up area's... I live rural so rarely happens... I always like the way you add a little humour, even when the weather is poor, always upbeat! Cheers Paul 🍻

[@AnnMargretFan]

Here in Sacramento, California, I do not know the name Danny LaRue. However, thanks to you and your sharing of information on his career, I will seek out more on him now. Many thanks!

[@UnusualThings1]

You are very welcome

[@debbiemccarthy3864]

Loved Danny La Rue ... Great entertainer ...some amazing headstones there Paul ...Thanks for sharing

[@susanbriwn7702]

I remember seeing Danny in Pantomime years ago. Good entertainer he made us smile. Bless him❤

[@nickedwards212]

Hi Paul love all your shows. My mother saw Danny La Rue in the 1970s at the Severn Manor In Stourport On Severn. She met him backstage after the show and got his autograph. She's still got that autograph today In a picture frame.

[@michelleholgate5230]

Can’t wait for this…looking forward to it…super entertainer was so unique and had a style all of his own superb ❤😊

[@alisonprince1102]

❤❤Thank you so much for showing the grave of Danny la rue. He was a absolutely brilliant entertainer. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends. Thank you once again Paul ❤❤

[@HaydnGuite]

A wonderful talent and a trailblazer of the entertainment industry. He was relaxed, lovely, charismatic and deeply generous. Thank you Danny ❤ 😊

[@debbiekerr8100]

Hi Paul, a few requests please. Would you be able to visit Lionel Blair, Bob Monkhouse and Ronnie Corbett if they have final resting places? Miss them all. Thanks. Another great video by the way. 😊

[@elspethcoogan1499]

I met Danny when I saw him in cabaret doing one-man-shows in, I think, 1999. He was sweet, gracious and down to earth. Thank you for a respectful and courteous video showing us Danny's final resting place. He was so much more than a drag act: his impersonations as women were always done tastefully, and he never mocking or sexist whilst performing in a frock. I never knew his grave is in Kensal Rise. I think he’d indeed have had something to say about the building going up in the background lol.

[@janemorgan154]

I remember him. My mum loved him and when I was growing up I remember him too. Very good entertainer

[@kimmaddison8686]

Brilliant thanks for this ❤❤

[@wendymudkins8208]

Danny la rue a great drag artist I remember watching him as a child great one Paul thank you

[@evevening7995]

Hi Paul, I remember going to see Danny at a theatre in London about 50 years ago, the show was absolutely fantastic, I also went to the cinema to see Our miss fred a great movie,vi have now got Danny's movie on DVD, thanks Danny for thelaughter, thanks Paul for the story about Danny.

[@aliciacollins9886]

A flamboyant character with such a humble resting place, thank you for sharing

[@ukphone4183]

Nice videos paul well done bro

[@antoniojosenovotavarestava3020]

Im Overseas yes Paul i admire os past work

[@crystaldance5731]

I’ve never seen such an expansive churchyard beautiful memorials stunning I absolutely loved Danny la rue I love pantomime and always enjoyed watching him in pantomime he transformed into such an attractive woman so entertaingand versatile lovely talented man sadly missed rip Danny la rue thankyou ❤️😊

[@mikefilimon1584]

Loved watching some of his performances. Lots of love from the US 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇬🇧

[@ellesee7079]

That place looked huge, but very well attended. Thanks Paul. Working hard as usual!

[@martingeraghty664]

So glad you found his grave. I have been their a few times but have problems finding his grave.Thanks to you I should find it now.Theiers an interesting grave you may want to vist in the cemetery next door .The grave stands out like a shine. It's the grave of a young boy who died in a horse accident you shouldn't have any problems in finding the grave it's very beautiful. Rest in peace danny hope to visit again soon.

[@Sdsacanita196]

Awww so many good memories watching him all through my childhood and teens. He was an amazing entertainer, loved him so much. He sounds like an independent man in real life, always trying to succeed and having bad luck but he still kept trying to rise above it, a very good man, such a shame that cancer reared its ugly head twice. Thank you for showing this Paul, made me sad but happy, loved listening to his life through you. Much respect Danny LaRue rip xx

[@helenmaynard5806]

Another legend he was amazing ❤ those graves were so beautiful 😮❤

[@paulhickson-vb9ic]

What amazing man I met him in London going to one of his old haunts he was so funny this was in my teenage yrs good memories thanks Paul ❤

[@annadavinson6634]

I remember watching him on a program called The Good old days, being cheeky and making us laugh,l miss him ❤

[@davidrowbottom9234]

Amazing guy. Idolised by me Joe Longthorn and Paul ogrady. He was the original of his kind. Great video Paul xxxx

[@traciemarsh1611]

rip daniel x the grave with the lady and man is stunning. there are some beautiful grave stones around all over the place x

[@user-ko2tu3ss3o]

Oh Paul. I just love the "If FINK I found it". That accent is wonderful. Thank you for all of your hard work bringing these treasures to us. I remember Danny from watching Royal Command Performances as a kid in the 1970s. He was at that stage a bit much for the Kiwi humour, we were more in to Fred Dagg and Foot Rot Flats at that time. Kia Kaha. Aroha from New Zealand.

[@Princess03]

Used to see him on the telly. My late nan loved him. A lovely chap. Thank you so much for doing what you do. Really great 👍 x

[@pixbychris3182]

My Gran had a friend who owned a B&B in Scarborough. The high light of her year was going to see Danny when he was in town!

[@alisongriggs3301]

Amazing as ever Paul and such stunning headstones , thank you 🤗🤗

[@highbury1972]

Great video Paul! A friend of mine called Micky lived in Kensal Rise,he and his mum are both Irish and frequently attended mass at The Catholic Church of Transfiguration were Danny‘s funeral was held. I do remember him telling me they also attended the funeral as they were regulars at that church. Cool car in the start of the video and those tower blocks are hideous and should have never been Given planning permission overlooking St Mary’s as it’s disrespectful. ✝️

[@margaretbuckley9309]

WONDERFUL VIDEO PAUL I HAVE HEARD OF DANNY WHAT AN INTERESTING GUY HE HAD A LONG LIFE IM SO GLAD ABOUT THAT BEAUTIFUL CEMETERY SOME OF THOSE HEADSTONES WERE REALLY AWESOME GREAT TO SEE YOU IN GOOD FORM PAUL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK R I P DANNY 🥀🙏

[@margaretbuckley9309]

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[@alexashakesby8730]

Thankyou for sharing this about dany

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

He was a wonderful performer. Utterly professional and had true star quality.

[@skyedancer3106]

Hi Paul, thanks for the hard work you do, to bring these amazing people to us. Those headstones are so gorgeous. Such amazing tributes for loved ones. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤

[@G-Red-IMP]

Awww am I the only person that feels sorry and sad for Danny La Rue only having a simple headstone after seeing them other amazing and beautiful headstone /memorial graves. R.I.P Danny La Rue ( Patrick ) and thank you for all the laughs you gave us over the years.

[@kellygoodall1587]

Hi Paul. Thanks for another great vid. U work hard and it’s much appreciated. Well done

[@beckymerry2209]

I watched the documentary on Danny recently . Very sad how he went from one of the biggest celebrities to loosing his fortune to two Canadian fraudsters

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Do tell more?

[@curtisrobinson7962]

​@@Rob-Benny-Hill I just did a Google search and found the doc right away and I'm a yank. If I can do it so can you. Thanks I advance for not substituting the 'y' in yank with a 'w'.

[@jacquelineharrod6386]

As always, thank you for this. I thought Mr La Rue an excellent entertainer, seeing him sometimes when l cut through Cavendish Square. It was very noble of him to repay monies owed when he was innocent of the crime which ruined him. I ALWAYS think of the poem by G.K. Chesterton, which ends "For there is good news yet to hear and fine things to be seen, Before we go to Paradise by way of Kensal Green". Rest in Peace.

[@kaybright2539]

Hi Paul liked your video looking forward to the next video 🙂👌👍

[@sharynhappyday88]

Loved Danny from when I was very young to a teenager and beyond saw loads of his shows he sent me signed autograph photo I loved him wonderful entertainer ❤

[@callumclarke1733]

Very funny man such a Gem in his Generation, the likes of him you will never see again much loved around the world in his league of his own. Rest in peace sir will be Sadly missed. Ps thank you for the video Pual

[@KarlKeeley]

Thank you Paul for an amazing video i can remember Danny doing a season at Great Yarmouth near to where I live i never did see Danny on stage but I did see him a couple of times around the town and he rented a house in Gorleston while he was in Great Yarmouth doing a season he seemed like a really nice person Fantastic video Paul

[@kennyjones7293]

As a child I saw Danny playing widow twanky in panto at the hippodrome in Birmingham .. in the 70s a true professional and star ... ... Always love watching your channel ...

[@barryjacobs8524]

Thank you Paul. A great video as usual. I always find it very sad when you have to walk away and they are left there all on their own when when entertained so many people in their lifetime. He was a great entertainer. There is a lesson learnt here never sign anything until your lawyer and you have read it. Signed away his life didn’t he. I wonder what happened to the thief’s who did that to him. Anyway the lovely lady looked after him till the end. Thankyou Paul your videos are simply the best. RIP Danny. ❤

[@rivaest38]

Well done Paul, another great video! Loved watching Danny on TV when I was growing up and still enjoy watching him in some of the surviving episodes of ‘The Good Old Days’ where is was a regular performer. Interesting what you said about the cemetery. My wife and I had a few coach holidays in Austria some years ago. Austria is a Catholic country and their cemeteries are amazing. The ones we saw were much smaller than cemetery’s tend to be in the UK but the graves were immaculately kept and usually had a small lantern mounted in front of the headstone that family would light at night, very pretty. Keep ‘em coming!

[@tony-yp6qk]

It was a great entertainer I think one of the first drag artist on British tv Another great video has always Paul 👍

[@grannieannie162]

Thankyou was brought up watching his movies my mother was a big fan so many a happy memory came flooding back x❤

[@kellysnowdon7736]

Another fantastic video Paul thank you for all the hard work and travelling you do into bringing us these videos x

[@joyleenpoortier7496]

I saw Danny La Rue live in Adelaide Australia. What a brilliant entertainer

[@williammorgan7986]

For me he was the absolute drag artist! Starred film & the good old days he was loved by all a absolute treasure rip Danny 🙏🙏🙏

[@spitfirekev]

Yet again, another top piece of work, Paul. It's your work mostly that encouraged me to start my channel.

[@UnusualThings1]

Cheers Kev, and keep at it mate

[@kylied932]

I’m from Australia and the reason I know of him is because my Mum was a big fan. Love your channel ❤

[@patriciabennett1819]

Hi Paul. Glad you paid tribute to Danny La Rue. My Mother adored him and he was so very popular. A super entertainer. A most wonderful man bringing us great songs and shows. So sad those Canadian guys betrayed him so savagely . Danny I believe his costume designer really cared . A excellent tribute to a extra special guy. Thank you so very much Paul . Kindest regards.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

I haven't heard if the Canadians responsible were held accountable for their actions. Just sayin'.

[@robertc4835]

Hi Paul, wonderful video as always. I am born and bred in Cork city and he grew up not too far from me. He was a megastar here.

[@grannybee]

Amazing. Thank you so much for this tour.

[@averilnugent502]

Another fab video thank you Paul x

[@shazza47]

Thank you for another video x and I am clumsy as well 😂

[@charlottespurway912]

Rest in peace Danny La Rue and Jack handson too!! And lovely headstones

[@raymondfunnel6856]

Nice video Paul as usual R I P Danny

[@David-uf8ex]

I’ve been to see Danny’s grave I must admit I wasn’t to keen on the cemetery was so flooded and muddy , what a great entertainer he was RIP Danny 😊

[@shaunphillips8207]

Hey Paul I've met Danny many times awesome video and doing a awesome job

[@mazenticknap815]

I remember watching him on the tv when I was a child. His name certainly brings back childhood memories ❤

[@noelp4916]

Aussie here. Yes, certainly have heard of Danny La rue, he was a terrific entertainer. That particular cemetery, is a bit depressing tho. 😢 Thanks Paul. 🇦🇺

[@Greenwillow]

Great video,knew he was Irish there was a doc made here on RTE last year about him. Going to have to catch up on your videos my Mam passed away so not been watching them lately. Thank you❤

[@annprett8307]

Grew up watching him great entertainer what a great place great markers

[@susanhawkins217]

Thanks Paul, great video 😊

[@pupdigit280]

What a beautiful graveyard it's so well looked after. I have heard of him but never watched him.

[@lg_believe333]

My Mums Grandad was Irish like Danny La Rue, born in County Cork. My Mum came from a large family of 10, including 8 sisters and two brothers. Born and raised in Stepney, East London. My Mum and her family was fond of Danny La Rue, and saw him many times performing on stage throughout the years. But with the greatest respect, the catholic cemetery my Mum and Sister is buried in; City of London Cemetery & Crematorium has much more greenery there, including Roses next to my Mum and Sisters memorial plaques, and a lovely cafe there and a beautiful church. Apparently, the cemetery is owned by City of London in the city and is well maintained throughout the year. It’s just a shame Danny La Rues cemetery is overlooked by those new developments, and looks like it’s out in the open too much, with hardly any trees to hide the buildings overlooking the cemetery. But there was some beautiful headstones there Paul.

[@RetroRegan]

I agree. I've never seen such a stark burial place. The lack of trees and bushes seems very strange.

[@sallybowling9404]

Amazing entertainer I remember him well , thanks Paul

[@janeburridge7072]

Me and my dad loved watching Danny le rue when he was on TV I love the dresses he wore ❤😊

[@tracywarden477]

Thank you Paul for seeking out the resting place of Danny La Rue. I saw him 3 times in Panto in Birmingham, twice in Cinderella and once in Aladdin. He was a fabulous guy and his dresses were absolutely amazing. I remember one of them being covered in mirrors and catching the lighting in the theatre. Very impressive.

[@tracyburton135]

Great paul as always x

[@joconnor9256]

Danny was very much loved here in Australia, 💕

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏

[@robedwards6096]

Remember watching danny la rue on good olde days .another great vid paul.

[@anitajowett1717]

Lovely Danny La Rue. He kept us entertained shame he had financial problems and suffered ill health he was a talented artist and a good person ❤

[@patrickmcquade8286]

Another great video informative as ever.

[@dogfriendly1623]

This was pleasant to watch Paul and a lovely tribute to Danny. You come across as genuine and considerate

[@margaretbuckley9309]

CANT WAIT PAUL THIS SHOULD BE GOOD SEEN HIM A FEW TIMES ON TV HE WAS IN MR BEAN 🥀

[@elizabethreiber9589]

loved him. thank you for the story. keep up the awesome work.

[@CherylHodson-ff7bd]

Thank you Paul, another good one... Danny was one of my fav. entertainers as a child into my teens. Some of the other entertainers of those decades i would find disturbing (so no naming names... Just like that 😉). Thanks again.

[@uknewslink]

Rest in peace Danny La Rue.

[@sheilamcvay6592]

Hi Paul,another great video lovely cemetery and what a great guy Danny le Rue great all round entertainer x❤

[@MargaretJakeman]

Love watching him on TV lovely man rest in peace 🎉❤ x

[@gillnelson9037]

I remember watching him with my mum but he seamed to just disappear. Thanks for sharing his story it was very interesting. I do love watching your videos from Holmfirth West Yorkshire 💙💚

[@vforvictor7575]

Most of the people from the entertainment world at his funeral have sadly passed as well, cheers for the video

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

A much loved entertainer And certainly set the Bar high for future performers like the late great Paul O’Grady Danny always used to drop his voice throughout his performance so that audiences knew he was a Man & loved making people laugh with his opening “Wotcha Mates” Loved him in the film “Come Spy with me “ A lovely man Thank you Paul I enjoyed this one 🙏🏻💙

[@sunshineofrays6977]

I missed the live 😢...but did it on replay... this one was really interesting and I enjoyed it , thank you Paul for bringing this to us all 😊