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Lionel Blair has died at the age of 92, his agent has confirmed.<\/p>\n
The variety entertainer\u2019s long career spanned acting, dancing, choreography and presenting the likes of Name That Tune. He is perhaps best known for his time as a team captain on classic quiz show Give Us a Clue, but more recently he appeared on Ricky Gervais\u2019 Extras and took part in Celebrity Big Brother\u2019s 2014 edition.<\/p>\n
Born in Montreal in 1928, Blair moved to London at the age of 2 and began performing with his sister when he turned 13.<\/p>\n
Blair spoke to RadioTimes.com<\/a> in 2017 about his time in The Real Marigold Hotel, revealing the life lessons he had learned during his time on the series.<\/p>\n \u201cI always used to lie about my age. I didn\u2019t want TV companies to hire someone younger. But now I tell everybody! I\u2019m proud that I\u2019m still tap dancing at 88,\u201d he said. \u201cI have a power plate machine at home, which keeps everything jiggling and shaking and moving!\u201d<\/p>\n Since news of his passing broke on 4th November, many celebrities and entertainment greats have taken to social media to pay tribute to the entertainer.<\/p>\n Actress Bonnie Langford shared a picture of the pair alongside the caption: \u201cDear Lionel. Privileged to have been your dance partner.\u201d<\/p>\n . Dear Lionel. Privileged to have been your dance partner. #Lionelblair<\/a> \u2b50\ufe0f???????? xx pic.twitter.com\/2QjRTnJpUD<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Bonnie Langford (@bonnie_langford) November 4, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>