Keeping Up Appearances star Dame Patricia Routledge ("Hyacinth Bucket") dies at 96

[eShirl]

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czdjegvjz3do

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.

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Keeping Up Appearances ran from 1990 to 95, and the following year she was voted the nation's most popular actress at the BBC's 60th anniversary awards.

The Birkenhead-born star also found acclaim on stage as well as screen after starting her career in the theatre in the 1950s.

Following roles in London's West End, she established herself in the US when she won the Tony Award for best lead actress in a musical on Broadway in New York for Darling of the Day in 1968.

She was as adept at serious drama as she was at musicals and comedy - she appeared in Richard III and Henry V at the Royal Shakepseare Company, then won an Olivier Award for best actress in a musical for Candide in the 1980s.

[KatyaR]

1. I'm so sorry to hear this.

She was such a jewel.

This was posted four years ago--she was amazing!

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[BlueKota]

2. My late Mom and I loved her in Keeping Up Appearances

We always used to laugh because she reminded us of my maternal Aunt. Especially when she'd yell, "Richard." My Aunt's husband's name was Howard. My Aunt would always in the same tone as Hyacinth, call , "Howard," when she wanted him to do something which was frequently.

Rest in Peace, Patricia! Thank you for all the laughter you gifted us with.

[Butterflylady]

3. Loved that show ......