- Actress Dame Penelope Keith , renowned for her starring roles as Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To The Manor Born , has died at the age of 86 after living with cancer.
- Felicity Kendal , her co-star from The Good Life , issued a statement remembering Dame Penelope as a "comic genius" and "a joy to know and work with", extending her condolences to Dame Penelope's husband, Rodney.
- Dame Penelope's family confirmed she died peacefully at her home in Surrey , where she had resided for over 50 years, and expressed gratitude for the care she received while requesting privacy.
- Her extensive career began on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1963 before she became a household name in television sitcoms, earning a Bafta in 1977 for her portrayal of the snobbish Margo Leadbetter.
- Beyond her iconic sitcoms, Dame Penelope also featured in other television comedies, lent her voice to famous adverts, returned to theatre in later years, presented factual programmes, and was made a dame in 2014 for her contributions to the arts and charity.
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