British actress, Angela Lansbury, renowned for her role in Murder, She Wrote, has died “peacefully” in her home, at 96 years old.
Dame Angela Lansbury, well known for her role as Jessica Fletcher in the widely-celebrated TV series, Murder, She Wrote, died “peacefully” at her Los Angeles residence yesterday (October 11), as announced by her family.
“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,” stated her loved ones, as reported by PEOPLE.
The statement continued, “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.”
The London-hailing actress entertained her devoted fanbase throughout her award-winning career, spanning seven decades, across stage, screen and television. Since the announcement of her passing, stars by the likes of Josh Gad, George Takei, Jeremy O. Harris and Kevin McKidd have made heartwarming tributes to the legendary Angela Lansbury.
“She was a true giant and a kind, humble and charming person. I’m blessed to have met her. Rest In Peace,” wrote Grey’s Anatomy star, Kevin McKidd, on Twitter. See more heartwarming tributes for Angela Lansbury below.
The great Angela Lansbury – one of the most versatile, talented, graceful, kind, witty, wise, classy ladies I’ve ever met has left us. Her huge contribution to the arts and the world remains always. #ripAngelaLansbury
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) October 11, 2022
Rest In Peace Great Dame Angela Lansbury. She was a glorious one. pic.twitter.com/BJWL7HAcDX
— Mario Cantone (@macantone) October 11, 2022
Not Angela!!!
RIP ANGELA LANSBURY THE ABSOLUTE GOAT! You shaped so much of my childhood and adolescence!
— THEE ACADEMY Playwright Jeremy O Harris (@jeremyoharris) October 11, 2022
I will NEVER forget the magical night I got to perform in front of and get to MEET the legend, Angela Lansbury. She was a true giant and a kind, humble and charming person. I’m blessed to have met her. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/66dlAJmjlj
— Kevin McKidd (@TheRealKMcKidd) October 11, 2022