Penelope Keith
In Memoriam

Penelope Keith

1940 – 2026 (aged 86)

English actress (1940–2026)

British actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her unforgettable roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86. Her family announced on Monday that Keith passed away peacefully at her home in Surrey after living with cancer. In a statement, they said they were "deeply saddened" by her passing and thanked those who cared for her throughout her illness while asking for privacy during this difficult time. Born on April 2, 1940, Penelope Keith enjoyed a career that spanned more than six decades across television, theatre, radio and film.