The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
Tributes are paid to the "comic genius", who starred in some of Britain's most popular sitcoms.
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"I am deeply saddened to hear of my friend Penelope's death."
— Felicity Kendal , Celebrity
"Hers was indeed a good life."
— Gyles Brandreth , Celebrity
"Incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dame Penelope Keith CBE."
— Sir Jeremy Hunt , Politician
"Penelope Keith managed to make her into one of the most adored (and oddly vulnerable) characters ever seen on a sitcom."
— Lissa Evans , Celebrity
"Those ice pick consonants of hers, that tremendous self-assurance in her character."
— Dame Janet Suzman , Celebrity
Key People
Dame Janet Suzman is a South African-born British actress and director.
Dame Penelope Keith was an acclaimed British actress known for her iconic roles in popular sitcoms.
Felicity Kendal is a British actress best known for her role in 'The Good Life.'
Gyles Brandreth is a British broadcaster and author.
Lissa Evans is a British novelist and screenwriter.
Sir Jeremy Hunt is a British politician and former culture secretary.
Sue Perkins is a British comedian and presenter.
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Tributes are paid to the "comic genius", who starred in some of Britain's most popular sitcoms.
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