Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99

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1. He publicly came out as homosexual in his 2020 authorized biography...

He publicly came out as homosexual in his 2020 authorized biography, The Real Stanley Baxter, at the age of 94.

Key details from his life and biography reveal:

He was gay Baxter confirmed his homosexuality in his later years and openly discussed the struggles he faced with his sexuality throughout his life.

He was married He was married to actress Moira Robertson for 46 years, until her death in 1997. He had told her he was gay before they married, but she threatened suicide if he ended the relationship, so he stayed.

An arrangement with his wife During their marriage, Moira was aware of his sexuality and allowed him to bring men home for sexual encounters.

Discomfort with his sexuality Baxter never felt comfortable with his sexuality due to the social stigma and illegality of homosexuality in the UK for much of his life. He stated, "I never wanted to be gay. I still don't".

Drag was part of his professional life His extensive work in drag and character performance was a central part of his highly successful public career in British television light entertainment, but was separate from his private life and personal identity. He kept his personal life very private during his career.

These biographical articles confirm Stanley Baxter's homosexuality and explore his marital arrangements and personal struggles with self-acceptance: