General · 29 June 2026

Dame Penelope Keith, Good Life star, dies aged 86

Actress Dame Penelope Keith, known for her roles in sitcoms like To The Manor Born and The Good Life, has died peacefully at her Surrey home aged 86. Her family confirmed she had been living with cancer and asked for privacy. She won a BAFTA in 1977 for playing Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 June 2026 at 12:16

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