Patricia Routledge
Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge (/ˈraʊtlɪdʒ/ ROWT-lij; 17 February 1929 – 3 October 2025), professionally billed as Patricia Routledge, was an English actress and singer. She was best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995), for which she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance in 1992 and 1993. Her film appearances include To Sir, with Love (1967) and Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968).
Patricia Routledge | |
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| Born | Katherine Patricia Routledge 17 February 1929 |
| Died | 3 October 2025 (aged 96) Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1952–2025 |
Notable work | To Sir, with Love (1967) Victoria Wood as Seen on TV (1985–1986) Talking Heads (1987, 1998) Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995) Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996–1998) |
Routledge was born in Tranmere, Cheshire, England. She never married and had no children.[1]
She was a patron of the Beatrix Potter Society.[2]
Routledge died on 3 October 2025 at her home in Chichester, West Sussex at the age of 96.[3]
References
- ↑ Legendary actress helps raise thousands for Chichester Cathedral. Spirit FM (13 March 2020).
- ↑ Beatrix Potter finally presents her paper. 24 April 2012. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131114020126/http://www.hud.ac.uk/news/allstories/beatrixpotterfinallypresentsherpaper.php. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ↑ Youngs, Ian (3 October 2025). Keeping Up Appearances star Dame Patricia Routledge dies aged 96. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czdjegvjz3do. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
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