Actress Penelope Keith, star of 'The Good Life', dies at 85
Penelope Keith, the British actress best known for her portrayal of Margo Leadbetter in the 1970s sitcom 'The Good Life', has died at the age of 85. Her performance was celebrated for its comic timing and crisp consonants, making the character an enduring favourite. Keith's career spanned stage, film, and television, with notable roles in 'To the Manor Born' and 'The Norman Conquests'. She was appointed CBE in 2014 for services to drama and charity. The news was confirmed by her family in a statement.
Key facts
- Penelope Keith died in 2026 at age 85
- She was best known for playing Margo in 'The Good Life'
- Her performance was noted for comic timing and crisp consonants
- She also starred in 'To the Manor Born' and 'The Norman Conquests'
- She was appointed CBE in 2014
- Her family confirmed the news
Entities
Artists
- Penelope Keith
- Dame Penelope Keith
- Richard Briers
- Felicity Kendal
- Paul Eddington
- Peter Bowles
- Alan Ayckbourn
- Noel Coward
- Oscar Wilde
- Benny Hill
- Tommy Steele
- Christopher Villiers
- June Brown
- Alan Titchmarsh
- Michael Parkinson
- John Howard Davies
- Lord Olivier
Institutions
- BBC
- Rada
- Webber-Douglas acting school
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- Thames TV
- The Independent
- The Telegraph
- Daily Mail
- Actors' Benevolent Fund
- Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
- National Trust
- Channel Four
Locations
- Sutton
- Surrey
- Clapham
- London
- United Kingdom
- Chichester