Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86

Dame Penelope Keith, the British actress best known for playing Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life and Audrey fforbes‑Hamilton in To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86, her family confirmed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Her death followed a cancer diagnosis, the family announcement said. Keith’s long career included television roles such as Caroline Fielding in Executive Stress and stage work, and she served as president of the Actors' Benevolent Fund from 1990 to 2022. She had children, according to published biographical material. West End theatres will dim their lights for two minutes this week in her memory.