India, Oct. 3 -- Dame Patricia Routledge has passed away at the age of 96. According to a statement by the PA agency, the iconic actress died in her sleep. She was most famous for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances.

Jon Petrie, director of comedy at the BBC, paid tribute to Routledge's journey and capability as an actor and said, "Her portrayal of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances has to be one of the most iconic performances in British comedy."

Patricia Routledge was born on February 17, 1929, in Birkenhead, Merseyside. The British actress celebrated her 96th birthday in 2025. She made her stage debut with Liverpool Playhouse in 1952, where she portrayed Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream, as per Sky News...