Obituary of Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry (born August 29th, 1958 in Dudley, England) was a TV Actor who was best known for a wide variety of work including his role on the British TV series "Chef! ". Lenny died on January 30th, 2026 (TBV) and his upsettingly early death was possibly because of a stroke (of bad luck).

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Lenny Henry Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Henry, Lenny
Common Name: Lenny Henry
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Dudley, England
Birth Date: August 29, 1958
Age: 67
Also Known As: Lenworth Henry
Occupations:

Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

Lenny's Family Tree

Birth Name: Lenworth George Henry
Father: Winston Jervis Henry (1910-1978)
Mother: Winifred Louise Henry (1922-1998)
Spouse/Partner:

Dawn French (married 1984-divorced 2010)

Daughter(s):

Billie Henry (adopted)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor Stage Actor British Born on August 29th Born in 1958

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Till Death Us Do Part (1965)] Writer Johnny Speight tried to ensure that in each storyline, Alf came off the worst. But when I went to school the next morning, it was always me who came off worst. Context is everything. Alf Garnett was a ludicrous character, and in the right context pretty funny, but put him against the background of Enoch Powell's "Rivers of Blood" speech - is he so funny then?" (IMDB)

"In the life and death of Lenny Henry, there is no date set for his passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this difficult time. (V)"

"Lenny Henry's legacy will forever stand as a testament to his comedic genius and unwavering dedication to using his platform to create positive change in the world. (V)"

Is Mr. Lenny Henry still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.