Actress Dame Penelope Keith’s family shared the sad news that the To The Manor Born star died on Monday.
The 86-year-old thespian, best known for playing Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life, passed away “peacefully” after a cancer diagnosis, her family says.
A statement issued on Monday on behalf of her family read: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in Surrey, where she had lived for more than 50 years.”
They continued: “The family is grateful for the care and support she received throughout her treatments, and asks that their privacy be respected at this time.”
© WPA PoolPenelope Keith’s private life
After shooting to stardom in the late 1970s, Penelope Keith opted to stay out of the limelight, living a quiet life with her husband, Rodney, and their adopted sons, though she did visit Buckingham Palace in 2024 to meet the King at a reception.
Dame Penelope started her career on the stage and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1963, but became a household name for her work in sitcoms. She won a BAFTA in 1977 for playing Margo.
Our thoughts are with the Dame’s family at this time.
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