Beloved British sitcom star Dame Penelope Keith has died at the age of 86. She was best known for her iconic roles in classic television comedies.
Dame Penelope Keith passed away peacefully at her home in Surrey, where she had lived for over 50 years. Her family announced her death, stating that she had been living with cancer.
The family expressed their gratitude for the care and support Keith received during her treatments. They also requested that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.
Keith's illustrious television career included starring roles in hit BBC series such as The Good Life and To The Manor Born. She played Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life from 1975 to 1978 and Audrey in To The Manor Born from 1979 to 1981.
In addition to her iconic sitcom roles, Keith appeared in various other television projects. These included the BBC series Next of Kin in the 1990s and a 2013 special, Death Comes to Pemberley, where she played Lady Catherine De Bourgh.
