Dame Penelope Keith, a beloved sitcom legend, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 86.

The TV icon’s family confirmed her death in a statement on Monday, saying the actress passed away at her five-decade-long home in Surrey.

"We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in Surrey, where she had lived for more than 50........

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