Dame Angela Lansbury had been an avid supporter of endless charities throughout her life, raising millions for AIDS research and the fight against domestic abuse.
The Murder, She Wrote star's family announced on Tuesday the actress died peacefully at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 96.
She touched the lives of many with her iconic roles in TV, film and Broadway as well as her work with charities.
At one point, she raised more than £1million for the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
In 1996, her acting career and her tireless efforts against AIDS were honoured at an event for her.
Lauren Bacall and Phyllis Newman gave warm speeches celebrating Angela's talent, humanitarianism and endless iconic roles.
She was given an award with the inscription: "To Angela Lansbury, for her courageous spirit and selfless commitment in the fight against AIDS."
The actor gave a 10-minute speech where she told the audience to 'never give up on the fight until the war is won. And we will win.'
Angela also worked with Abused Wives In Crisis, an organisation that aims to educate people about domestic violence and provides support to victims.
In 2014, the actor became a Dame and it was noted she 'worked tirelessly carrying out extensive and wide-ranging charitable, voluntary and philanthropic work over many years to support organizations helping to improve the lives of many people.
“With selfless determination and generosity of spirit she has willingly lent her prominence and popularity, raising large sums of money for numerous charities including scholarships for young students and support for medical research."
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“An accomplished actress, Angela Lansbury is well-known for her long and successful acting career and many achievements in the entertainment industry where she has repeatedly given back and helped others, including working with younger people to inspire the next generation of actors.”
Following her death this week, Angela's children released a statement to confirm the news.
"The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy of her 97th birthday," her family said in a statement.
"In addition to her three children, Anthony, Deirdre and David, she is survived by three grandchildren, Peter, Katherine and Ian, plus five great grandchildren and her brother, producer Edgar Lansbury.
"She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, Peter Shaw. A private family ceremony will be held at a date to be determined."
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