Dame Penelope Keith Death News: ‘The Good Life’ star Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86 after battle with cancer |
Trigger Warning: This article mentions death, reader discretion is advised.Dame Penelope Keith, best known for roles in series such as ‘The Good Life’ and ‘To The Manor Born’, has died. He was 86 and had been battling cancer.
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Famed veteran star Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her work on the long-running sitcom ‘The Good Life’, has died, the BBC has reported. His family confirmed the news to the public in an official statement and revealed that he had been suffering from cancer for some time. Their statement read: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith has passed away peacefully while living with cancer at her home in Surrey, where she had lived for over 50 years. The family appreciates the care and support he has received during his treatments and asks that his privacy be respected at this time.”Tributes also poured in for the veteran star after news of her death broke. The report said that Felicity Kendallher ‘The Good Life’ co-star, called her a “comic genius” and said she was an absolute joy to work with. He further added: “The shows I worked on with her were such special moments in our lives and demonstrated her comedic genius. My heart goes out to her dear Rodney at this time; theirs was a great story of love and partnership. She was a pleasure to know and work with, and she will be greatly missed.”Comedian and presenter Sue Perkins took to her Instagram account to share her tribute to the veteran actress, writing that Keith was a “creator of some of the greatest sitcom characters of all time”. Along with this, former culture secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt also posted on his social media page that “Incredibly sad to hear of the death of Dame Penelope Keith CBE. She was a neighbor and friend where she was much loved by all who knew her in Milford. He helped Britain laugh at itself, one of our best national qualities, and brought happiness to millions. RIP dear Penny.”
About Dame Penelope Keith
Keith was born in Surrey and started in the acting industry at an early age. He started out in theater and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1963. He acted in a wide variety of stage productions before moving on to television. She won recognition as Margo in ‘The Good Life’, and even won a BAFTA Award. Over the years, the show has been regarded as one of the best and most watched shows on television.
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