Trigger warning: This article deals with death, reader discretion is advised.Dame Penelope Keith, best known for roles in sitcoms such as ‘The Good Life’ and ‘To The Manor Born’, has died. He is 86 years old and has been battling cancer.
Female: Penelope Keith died at 86
Popular veteran star Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her work on the long-running sitcom ‘The Good Life’, has died, the BBC reports. His family confirmed the news to the public in an official statement and revealed that he had been suffering from cancer for a long 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 lived for over 50 years. The family is grateful for the care and support he received during his treatments, and asks that their privacy be respected at this time.Tributes also poured in for the veteran star after the news of his death went public. The report states that: Felicity Kendallhis co-star from ‘The Good Life’, called him a “comic genius” and said he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He added, “The movies I worked on with him were very special times in our lives and showcased his comic genius. My heart goes out to his beloved Rodney at this time; theirs was a great story of love and friendship. He was a joy to know and work with, and he 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 is a “creator of some of the greatest sitcom characters of all time.” Alongside this, former culture secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt also posted on his social media page that “Unbelievable to hear of the death of Dame Penelope Keith CBE. He was a neighbor and friend where he was well loved by all who knew him in Milford. He helped Britain laugh at itself, one of our greatest national qualities, and brought joy 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 in theatre, and was a part of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1963. He acted in many different theater productions before switching to TV. She gained recognition as Margo in ‘The Good Life’, and even won a BAFTA Award. Over the years, the show has been rated as one of the best and most watched shows on TV.