Lionel Blair Dies: Veteran UK TV Personality And ‘Extras’ Star Was 92

Introducing, subject Blair said she allowed director Rachel Fleit to film her coping with multiple sclerosis treatments because she could not find examples of other people going them. Blair and director Rachel Fleit spoke with Deadline’s Matthew Carey at The Contenders: Documentary.

Christmas pantomimes, and also appeared in reality TV shows “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2014 and “The Real Marigold Hotel” in 2017.Fellow entertainers remembered Blair as an irrepressible, upbeat presence both onstage and off.His style was often called camp, but Blair said “I prefer ‘flamboyant’, or ‘enthusiastic.’ I’ve always been a bit over-the-top.”Blair is survived by his wife Susan, three children and three grandchildren.

READ MORE: Davina McCall fans urge her to 'take it easy' after health update The Give Us a Clue star was an actor, choreographer, tap dancer and television presenter. In recent years he appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and The Real Marigold Hotel.

READ MORE: Meghan Markle: Expert shares steps to achieve Duchess' glowing skinHis first public performances were with his sister Joyce in the Manor House Underground station air raid shelters and on the trains of the Piccadilly line during the air raids of the Second World War. During the blitz, Blair, his sister and mother were evacuated to Oxford, but after witness a German plane crash, they returned to Stamford Hill.

Iconic entertainer Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleThe sad news was confirmed by his agent. He was best known to audiences as a team captain on the charades-style TV show Give Us A Clue in the 1980s, and more recently, he appeared on shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and The Real Marigold Hotel.

After the sad news emerged tonight that showbiz legend Lionel Blair passed away, many celebrities have paid tribute to the star online.

Multi-talented showbiz legend Lionel Blair has sadly passed away age 92 surrounded by his family, his management company has confirmed.

Showbiz legend Lionel Blair has died aged 92 "surrounded by family", his agent says. The star has been a prominent figure on British TV screens since the 70s with Give Us A Clue and more recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014 and The Real Marigold Hotel in 2017.

Legendary showbiz personality Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92.

Legendary showbiz entertainer and TV favourite Lionel Blair has died, it was confirmed tonight.