Slattery, who rose to fame in 1980s, appeared on shows such as Have I Got News For You and Whose Line Is It Anyway?

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Comedian Tony Slattery has died aged 65 following a heart attack, his partner announced.

Slattery appeared on the Channel 4 comedy improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and comedy shows Just A Minute and Have I Got News For You.