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Tributes as Dame Patricia Routledge dies at 96
Western Mail
|October 04, 2025
DAME Patricia Routledge, best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96, her agent said.
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She played the hilariously snobbish character on the BBC programme in the early 1990s, but also had a prolific career in the theatre.
A statement said: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love.
“Even at 96 years old, Dame Patricia’s passion for her work and for connecting with live audiences never waned, just as new generations of audiences have continued to find her through her beloved television roles.
“She will be dearly missed by those closest to her and by her devoted admirers around the world.”
Written by Roy Clarke, Keeping Up Appearances also starred Clive Swift as Hyacinth’s long-suffering husband, Richard, in the series, which ran from 1990 to 1995 and also became popular in the US.
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