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Penelope Keith, star of 'The Good Life' and 'To the Manor Born', dead at 86
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Penelope Keith, star of 'The Good Life' and 'To the Manor Born', dead at 86

British actress Dame Penelope Keith, known for her roles in the 1970s sitcoms 'The Good Life' and 'To the Manor Born,' has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with cancer. Her family confirmed she died peacefully at home. She was honored with a damehood in 2014 for her contributions to the arts and charity. Dame Penelope received two BAFTA awards and an Olivier Award during her career. Tributes were paid by BAFTA and the Laurence Olivier Awards, with plans to dim West End theatre lights for two minutes on July 1 in her honor.

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Penelope Keith, star of 'The Good Life' and 'To the Manor Born', dead at 86

British actress Dame Penelope Keith, known for her roles in the 1970s sitcoms 'The Good Life' and 'To the Manor Born,' has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with cancer. Her family confirmed she died peacefully at home. She was honored with a damehood in 2014 for her contributions to the arts and charity. Dame Penelope received two BAFTA awards and an Olivier Award during her career. Tributes were paid by BAFTA and the Laurence Olivier Awards, with plans to dim West End theatre lights for two minutes on July 1 in her honor.

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