Patricia Routledge, Tony Winner and Keeping Up Appearances Actress, Dies at 96
Dame Patricia Routledge, the British actress and singer best known for starring as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC television sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96. Routledge died in her sleep "surrounded by love" on October 3 in Chichester, England, her agent confirmed to the PA Media news agency, according to Deadline. "Even at 96 years old, Dame Patricia's passion for her work and for connecti…