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Penelope Keith's Funeral: Laughter, Tears, and Gratitude
28 Jul
Summary
- Friends described Dame Penelope Keith's funeral as wonderful and beautiful.
- The beloved actress, aged 86, died peacefully after living with cancer.
- Crowds lined streets to bid farewell to the 'very special lady'.
The funeral of Dame Penelope Keith, the acclaimed actress famed for her roles in "The Good Life" and "To The Manor Born," was described by friends as a "wonderful, beautiful and absolutely amazing" send-off. Dame Penelope passed away peacefully on June 29th, at the age of 86, while living with cancer at her home.
Her coffin journeyed through her hometown of Milford in Surrey, where crowds gathered along the streets to pay their respects to the "very special lady." The service was held at Guildford Cathedral.
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth remarked that the funeral was filled with "sadness but laughter and gratitude," celebrating the life of a "great actress" and "remarkable person." He further noted that the service perfectly captured her spirit, calling it a "truly beautiful and deeply moving" occasion.
