Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dead at 96 as tributes flood inDame Patricia Routledge, best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96, her agent has confirmedView Image Dame Patricia is well known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances (Image: Mirrorpix)Dame Patricia Routledge, renowned for her role in the television series Keeping Up Appearances, has passed away at the age of 96, according to her agent. ‌In a heartfelt statement, Dame Patricia's agent confirmed: "We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love. ‌The comedy icon is most recognised for her portrayal of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, a role she embodied from 1990 to 1995. Beyond her memorable comedic role, Patricia also featured in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and took on the lead role in BBC's Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, reports the Mirror. Article continues belowTributes have started to flood in for the legendary actress and comedian, with podcaster and etiquette expert William Hanson posting on X: "Dame Patricia Routledge, 1929 - 2025.