Patricia Routledge (Keeping Up Appearances) Dies at 96 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 10-03-2025, 08:06 AM

Patricia Routledge, British Sitcom Icon and Star of "Keeping Up Appearances", Dies at 96
by Alex Ritman
Oct. 3, 2025

Patricia Routledge, best known for playing snobbish social-climber Hyacinth Bucket in beloved British sitcom “Keeping Up Appearances”, has died.

She was 96.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love,” her agent said in a statement to the PA Media news agency.

“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.”

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/pat...es-1236537733/

Willbo · 10-03-2025, 08:42 AM

Such a wonderful actress. She was excellent as Hyacinth. RIP Patricia. You will be missed.

Ian · 10-06-2025, 04:01 PM

My mom used to watch that show. Was one of her favorites. RIP.

Dude111 · 10-06-2025, 06:47 PM

Very sad.....

She is so pretty!!

96 -- God bless her

brtcmfn · 10-09-2025, 10:25 AM

She will be missed by her fans.
I will be watching my DVD's in honor of her this weekend.

10-03-2025, 08:06 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,995	Patricia Routledge (Keeping Up Appearances) Dies at 96 *Patricia Routledge, British Sitcom Icon and Star of "Keeping Up Appearances", Dies at 96* by Alex Ritman Oct. 3, 2025 Patricia Routledge, best known for playing snobbish social-climber Hyacinth Bucket in beloved British sitcom “Keeping Up Appearances”, has died. She was 96. “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love,” her agent said in a statement to the PA Media news agency. “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.” https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/pat...es-1236537733/ Attached Images

10-03-2025, 08:42 AM	#2
Willbo Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 859	Such a wonderful actress. She was excellent as Hyacinth. RIP Patricia. You will be missed.

10-06-2025, 04:01 PM	#3
Ian Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2000 Posts: 1,234	My mom used to watch that show. Was one of her favorites. RIP.

10-06-2025, 06:47 PM	#4
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,554	Very sad..... She is so pretty!! 96 -- God bless her

10-09-2025, 10:25 AM	#5
brtcmfn Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 10, 2002 Location: colorado Posts: 319	She will be missed by her fans. I will be watching my DVD's in honor of her this weekend.