Dame Patricia Routledge

1. Dame Patricia Routledge (1929-2025), best known for her portrayal of notorious snob Hyacinth Bucket in "Keeping Up Appearances" (1990-1995) has died at the age of 96. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. In a career lasting seven decades, she had many roles on stage and screen, including Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, To Sir, With Love, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, and Alan Bennett's Talking Heads. Have you ever heard of this prolific English actress?

2. As well as her acting career, she was also a talented singer, appearing in several Broadway productions, and releasing her own album in 1973. She was made a Dame in 2017 by the Queen, for services to entertainment and charity. Here is a funny, short clip from the show "Keeping Up Appearances" featuring many of Hyacinth's infamous teatimes with her poor neighbors. Have you ever seen "Keeping Up Appearances"? (it's on PBS in the US)