Keeping Up Appearances star Dame Patricia Routledge has died, aged 96. The actor was best known for playing snobby sitcom character Hyacinth Bucket, pronounced “bouquet”, from 1990 to 1995.
In a statement, Routledge’s agent said: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning, surrounded by love.