Topic: Dame Patricia Routledge dies at 96

[Simon]

Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in classic TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96.

She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played BBC One's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp, while also enjoying an acclaimed stage career.

Her agent told the PA news agency on Friday that she died "peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love".

The BBC's director of comedy was among those paying tribute, saying she "made millions laugh and left a legacy that will always be remembered with gratitude and admiration".

Her agent's statement said: "Even at 96-years old, Dame Patricia's passion for her work and for connecting with live audiences never waned, just as new generations of audiences have continued to find her through her beloved television roles.

"She will be dearly missed by those closest to her and by her devoted admirers around the world."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czdjegvjz3do

[Clive]

I loathed Hetty Wainthropp!  But she was brilliant in Keeping Up Appearances.   

[Simon]

I'd forgotten all about Hetty Wainthropp.  But then, I never watched it.  Wasn't it virtually identical to Vera?

[Clive]

I can't stand Vera either!

[Simon]