The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
Summary
Dame Penelope Keith, a British actress best known for her roles in the 1970s sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86 from cancer at her home in Surrey. Friends, colleagues, and fans have paid tribute to her as a talented actress who brought joy with her performances.Key Facts
- Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully at home in Surrey while living with cancer.
- She was 86 years old.
- Keith was famous for playing Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To the Manor Born.
- She won a Bafta TV award in 1977 for best light entertainment performance.
- She was made a dame in 2014 for her service to the arts.
- She started her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1963.
- Co-star Felicity Kendal described her as a "comic genius."
- Public figures and fans celebrated her work and expressed their condolences.
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