BREAKING NEWSLegendary Actress Angela Lansbury Dead At 96
Oct. 11 2022, Published 3:48 p.m. ET
Legendary screen and stage actress Angela Lansbury died in her Los Angeles home Tuesday, October 10, less than a week away from her 97th birthday, her family said in a statement.
“The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 AM today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy of her 97th birthday," they wrote.
"In addition to her three children, Anthony, Deirdre and David, she is survived by three grandchildren, Peter, Katherine and Ian, plus five great grandchildren and her brother, producer Edgar Lansbury," the statement continued, adding that Lansbury "was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, Peter Shaw.”
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The statement also mentioned that there would be a "private family ceremony” held for the late star at a future, unknown date.
Born to famed Irish actress Monya Macgill and politician Edgar Lansbury in London, England in 1925, Angela took after her legendary mother, studying the performing arts from a young age. After making her film debut in 1944’s Gaslight, which ultimately nabbed her an Academy Award nomination, Angela would garner international acclaim for portraying several iconic parts throughout her eight-decade-spanning acting career.
Best known for portraying mystery author and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher on CBS’ long-running crime series Murder, She Wrote, Angela earned recognition for her voice acting work later in life, most notably playing Mrs. Potts in Disney's 1991 animated film, Beauty and the Beast.
Beyond her on-screen success, Angela also garnered acclaim for her appearances on Broadway and in theatrical productions around the globe, particularly for portraying Mame Dennis in the 1966, 1968 and 1983 productions of Mame. Landing leading roles in several other productions including Prettybelle, Deuce, A Little Night Music, Lansbury ultimately earned six Tony Awards— including one lifetime achievement award — as well as the nickname of "First Lady of Musical Theatre."
Alongside her multiple Tony Awards, Angela garnered six Golden Globe Awards, one Honorary Academy Award, one Olivier Award, one lifetime achievement BAFTA as well as a Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award.
