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Penelope Keith has died.

(16 Posts)
Dylis Mon 29-Jun-26 11:35:12

So very sad to see she has died at the age of 86.
I have always loved her as Margo in the Good Life which I have just finished watching for the umpteenth time.

Calendargirl Mon 29-Jun-26 11:39:29

Just started another thread on this.

X posts.

Will get mine deleted.

Calendargirl Mon 29-Jun-26 11:39:48

Yes, I was saddened to see this,

Chestnut Mon 29-Jun-26 11:43:22

Oh no, Margo was one of my favourite characters of all time! She played her so well, the icy sarcasm coupled with a vulnerability which showed when she realised she was slightly different to other people and had no sense of humour. 😂

Thank you dear lady for making me laugh so many times and for being a true Brit. 💐

Luckygirl3 Mon 29-Jun-26 11:44:29

RIP ... she was such a good actor and brought enjoyment to so many.

MawsRosie Mon 29-Jun-26 11:53:04

That is sad news- I never thought of her as very old, that just leaves Felicity Kendall😢😢

Smileless2012 Mon 29-Jun-26 11:59:12

How sad sad we've been watching 'The Good Life' on I Player and Margo was my favourite character flowers.

J52 Mon 29-Jun-26 12:04:14

How sad, I loved her in everything she did, especially To the Manor Born. Her witty and scathing remarks were impeccably timed.
RIP Penelope you’ve given many such pleasure 💐

grandMattie Mon 29-Jun-26 12:16:25

What a shame, she was such a brilliant comedienne.

Visgir1 Mon 29-Jun-26 12:31:40

So sad to hear this. I thought she was fabulous.
I saw her a few times at Chichester Festival Theatre, she had such stage presence it was an honour to see her.
I recently re watched to the Manor Born, forgot how good that was.
She was iconic as Margot and perfect as Audrey fforbes-Hamilton.
RIP Dame Penelope.

Charleygirl5 Mon 29-Jun-26 12:38:48

I didn't realise how old she was. I have loved everything she has worked in, an excellent actor. She will be one of the few sadly missed.

merlotgran Mon 29-Jun-26 12:40:35

Very sad news. She played Margot and Audrey so brilliantly. We’ve lost another great. 🥲

MissAdventure Mon 29-Jun-26 12:43:04

She'll always be Margo to me. smile
She played the role so beautifully.

Purplepixie Mon 29-Jun-26 12:49:31

RIP beautiful lady.

Kandinsky Mon 29-Jun-26 13:04:40

Very sad news. She was amazing 😢

rafichagran Mon 29-Jun-26 13:12:45

I was so sorry to hear that. I met her once she was really lovely and easy to talk to.