Larry Grayson Autograph Page Mounted

Larry Grayson (31 August 1923 – 7 January 1995), born William Sulley White, was an English comedian and television presenter who was best known in the 1970s and early ’80s. He is best remembered for hosting the BBC’s popular series The Generation Game and for his high camp and English music hall humour. Grayson’s popularity peaked when he was hired by the BBC to present the Saturday night show The Generation Game in 1978, as replacement for Bruce Forsyth. The show became hugely successful, attracting audiences of 25 million at its peak. Grayson was assisted by his co-star Isla St Clair, whom he frequently referred to as “my lovely Isla”.

On New Year’s Eve 1994, Grayson was rushed into hospital. He was found to have suffered from a perforated appendix. After being allowed home from hospital, Grayson died on 7 January 1995 in Nuneaton, at the age of 71. His body was buried alongside other members of his family at Oaston Road Cemetery in his home town of Nuneaton