R.I.P Lionel Blair

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R.I.P Lionel Blair

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Veteran entertainer, TV presenter and dancer Lionel Blair has died aged 92, his agent has said.

Blair, who in recent years appeared on shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and The Real Marigold Hotel, died early on Thursday morning.

In a career on stage and screen spanning eight decades, he was best known as a team captain of the TV game show Give Us A Clue.

Born in Canada, he moved to the UK as a young boy.
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A very talented man. R.I.P.
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RIP Lionel Blair.
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RIP Lionel Blair. I remember him best from Name That Tune.
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A very talented dancer. I used to love watching him and Una Stubbs in - Give Us a Clue.

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RIP Lionel Blair. I too remember him best from Name that Tune but I'm sure I saw him in many programmes and productions over the years. A big loss to showbiz.
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