Vale: Patricia RoutledgeLegendary British actress, Dame Patricia Routledge, best known for Keeping Up Appearances and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, has died. Legendary British actress, Dame Patricia Routledge, best known for Keeping Up Appearances and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, has died, aged 96. Her agent said in a statement, “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love. She was awarded a Damehood in 2017 for services to theatre and charity (#2 Hyacinth would have been proud)Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy said, “We are so sad to hear of the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge. “Dame Patricia made millions laugh and left a legacy that will always be remembered with gratitude and admiration.”Source: BBC, Guardian, Wikipedia