We’ve cried an ocean of tears this year over the many shock celebrity deaths, with the showbiz world losing beloved soap stars, reality TV legends and bonafide national treasures.
The high-profile and often sudden deaths have hit fans hard. But, although they’ve left us, here, we remember them for the impact they and their work will forever leave on the world.
The actress sadly died (Credit: BBC iPlayer)
Celebrity deaths: Dame Patricia Routledge
Dame Patricia Routledge, famed for playing the iconic Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, died aged 96 on October 3. The actress starred as the snobby, middle-class character in the hit BBC sitcom during the 1990s.
Patricia’s 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.”
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