Patricia Routledge, best known for her role as the lovable snob Hyacinth Bucket has died. Routledge who became a household name due to her hilarious performance as Mrs Bucket pronounced "Bouquet" in the hit TV comedy, passed away aged 96. "We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love", the statement read. Patricia Routledge was never married and had no children. Murray passed away following a long battle with cancer, having been initially diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022.