Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96

[TootsieFootsie]

Patricia Routledge: Keeping Up Appearances star dies at 96

She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played the BBC's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp.

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Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96​

Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in classic TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96, her agent has said.
She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played BBC One's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp.

Her agent said in a statement to the PA Media news agency: "We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love.

"Even at 96-years old, Dame Patricia's passion for her work and for connecting with live audiences never waned, just as new generations of audiences have continued to find her through her beloved television roles."

 

[gregjrichards]

I'm so sorry to hear that Dame Patricia has passed away. She was a brilliant actress and was excellent in every role she played, whether it was comedic or dramatic. She always came across as a lovely and kind person in interviews. I especially enjoyed her performances in Keeping up Appearances, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, and as the character Kitty, which was wonderfully written by Victoria Wood. May Dame Patricia Rest In Peace.

Thank you for making this thread Tootsie.

 

[Tealgrove]

So funny.

Hyacinth “Bouquet”.

Candlelight Suppers.

Rose!

And the son we never saw.

Great Actress!

 

[Gators North]

RIP Patricia. You brought a lot of joy and laughter to the world.