Star Patricia Routledge, famous for playing the character Hyacinth Bucket in the popular TV sitcom the series Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the 96, according to.
Additionally, she starred in monologues by Alan Bennett and portrayed BBC One's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp Investigates.
"We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love."
"At the remarkable age of 96, her passion for her work and for engaging with theatergoers stayed vibrant, just as modern audiences keep discovering her work through her beloved television roles."
Her agent noted: "She leaves a void by those closest to her and by her devoted admirers globally."
Decades of Performance
Patricia Routledge was primarily recognized as Hyacinth Bucket - with the affected pronunciation "bouquet" - a comic creation who represented the height of affectation and class consciousness.
"Hyacinth is a terrible snob and I loved portraying her tremendously," the star remarked.
Keeping Up Appearances was broadcast from 1990 to 95, and soon after she was named the UK's favorite actress at the BBC's 60th anniversary awards.
Additionally, she earned praise in theater and film after launching her acting journey in the theatre in the 1950s era.
With performances in London's West End, she established herself in the America when she received the Broadway trophy for outstanding actress in a musical on New York theater for the musical Darling of the Day in 1968.
Her talents extended at intense theater as she was at light entertainment - she performed in Shakespeare's histories at the Royal Shakespeare Company, then won an Olivier Award for best actress in a musical for the production Candide in the 1980s.
The 1980s also saw her become a true national TV star - landing appearances by comedian Victoria Wood in the show As Seen on TV, and Alan Bennett in multiple solo performances, including the 1988 piece A Lady of Letters, for which she was given a British Academy nomination.
She received two further Bafta nominations, for her Hyacinth role, in the early 1990s, then headlined the main character as a retired woman on a mission to investigate mysteries in BBC One's Hetty Wainthropp Investigates between 1996 and 98.
She was made an OBE in 1993, a Commander of the British Empire in the 2000s, and the title of Dame in 2017.
A Remarkable Life
With her iconic performances, Patricia Routledge delivered humor and delight to countless viewers, creating a impressive career portfolio that will continue to be celebrated by viewers for generations to come.
