The woman who gave voice to one of television's most gloriously pretentious characters has taken her final bow. Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep on 3 October surrounded by love, leaves behind a legacy that spans from Broadway stages to Australian lounge rooms, where millions fell under the spell of her unforgettable Hyacinth Bucket.
At 96, Routledge had lived a life as rich and varied as the characters she portrayed, though none would eclipse the social-climbing, pearl-wearing snob who insisted her surname was pronounced 'Bouquet.'
Even in 2024, speaking at Derby Theatre, she was still receiving letters from fans around the world—nearly three decades after the show ended.
When Hyacinth conquered Australia
The BBC comedy that ran for five seasons between 1990 and 1995 found a particularly devoted audience in Australia, where Hyacinth's determined social climbing and her family's working-class reality struck a chord with viewers who understood both aspiration and authenticity.
The show's creator, Roy Clarke, now 95, paid tribute to Routledge, saying he was 'sorry, as sure as so many people would be to hear of [her death]' and called it 'a fortunate coincidence to find [his] scripts in the hands of such an accomplished actor.'
'It was a fortunate coincidence to find [his] scripts in the hands of such an accomplished actor'
Bucket's candlelight suppers and calls on her white slimline telephone quickly became iconic moments in British—and global—television. Her character represented something universally recognisable: the neighbour, relative, or acquaintance whose grand airs barely concealed their ordinary origins.
The making of a dame
What many Australian fans might not realise is that their beloved Hyacinth was portrayed by a performer of extraordinary range and achievement. Routledge won the 1968 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Darling of the Day, and received the 1988 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Candide at the Old Vic.
Acclaimed composer Leonard Bernstein even penned solos especially for her when she starred on Broadway in the presidential drama 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Her theatrical mentor was comedy legend Alistair Sim, from whom she learned that 'comedy is instinct and that once you try to discuss why a laugh is dying you kill it stone dead.'
Dame Patricia's Honours Timeline
1968: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
1988: Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
1993: Order of the British Empire (OBE)
2004: Commander of the British Empire (CBE)
2017: Dame Commander of the British Empire
January 2025: Freedom of the Borough of Wirral
Beyond Bouquet: a life in performance
Born Katherine Patricia Routledge on 17 February 1929 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, to haberdasher Isaac Routledge and Catherine Perry, she gained an honours degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Liverpool.
Her path to stardom began modestly. She started as an unpaid assistant stage manager at Liverpool Playhouse before being offered a job with the company at £5 a week, making her theatre debut in 1952 as Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Before Hyacinth, Routledge had already established herself as a serious dramatic actress. Her television career gained prominence in the 1980s through monologues written by Alan Bennett and Victoria Wood, and she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for Bennett's Talking Heads: A Lady of Letters in 1988.
A performer to the end
Even in her final years, Routledge maintained her connection to audiences. In 2016, she presented Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge on Channel 4 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Potter's birth, and in January 2023, Channel 5 aired a Keeping Up Appearances retrospective special where the then-93-year-old shared memories of the show.
Remarkably, she was given the Freedom of the Borough of Wirral on 17 January 2025—less than nine months before her death, showing that recognition for her contributions continued throughout her life.
Beyond Hyacinth: Patricia Routledge's remarkable career
- Won Tony Award on Broadway at age 39
- Starred in Alan Bennett's acclaimed 'Talking Heads' monologues
- Led crime drama 'Hetty Wainthropp Investigates' for three series
- Maintained active performing career into her 90s
- Received highest British honours including Damehood in 2017
The woman behind the performance
Routledge never married and had no children, once explaining: 'I didn't make a decision not to be married and not to be a mother. Life just turned out like that because my involvement in acting was so total.'
This dedication to her craft never wavered. When asked how she could win a Tony Award yet sing so poorly as Hyacinth, Routledge explained: 'in order to sing poorly, you have to be able to sing well' - a perfect summary of the skill behind what appeared effortless.
In a 2011 Guardian interview, she embraced her association with Hyacinth: 'If everything focuses on that, it's just too silly. But it would be churlish of me not to appreciate what it's brought me. If a good number of people come into a theatre because they know me from the dreaded Mrs B, I couldn't be happier.' She added with characteristic wit: 'She's an absolute monster and I enjoyed playing her enormously.'
Source: Sky News Australia / Youtube.
Tributes pour in
BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie captured the sentiment of many: 'We are so sad to hear of the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge. She was an actor of remarkable range, but her portrayal of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances has to be one of the most iconic performances in British comedy.'
He added that she 'made millions laugh and left a legacy that will always be remembered with gratitude and admiration.'
Meanwhile, the Victorian racing community has lost one of its most beloved figures, with the death of Warren Huntly at age 63 following a courageous battle with cancer.
But Warren's story wasn't just about his final 20 years as a trusted voice on RSN radio and Racing.com—it was about a man who dared to follow his passion and transformed from corporate chemical engineer to one of Australia's most respected racing analysts.
Warren's journey into racing began in the most unexpected way—through purchasing a share in a horse named Splinter in the mid-1990s with syndicator Harry Lawton. At the time, he was working as a chemical engineer in the corporate world at Cadbury Schweppes, seemingly worlds away from the track.
A most unlikely racing journey
But that single investment changed everything. The venture led Warren to Flemington where he began clocking trackwork under the guidance of Des Spain, working alongside legendary horsemen Leon Corstens, John Sadler and Lee Freedman. So immersed did he become in the racing world that he made the bold decision to resign from his corporate role to pursue his passion full-time.
Warren's career transformation timeline
Mid-1990s: Chemical engineer at Cadbury Schweppes
1995-96: Purchased share in horse 'Splinter'
Late 1990s: Started clocking trackwork at Flemington
Early 2000s: Became jockey manager for Steven Arnold
2000s-2025: 20-year media career with RSN and Racing.com
2021-22: Won prestigious Bert Wolf Award from VRMA
Building a media legacy
Warren initially worked as a jockey manager for Group 1-winning hoop Steven Arnold before his great friend, the late Deane Lester, encouraged him to pursue media work. Starting as a producer at RSN, he quickly transitioned to become a form commentator.
His warm, knowledgeable style made him a natural fit for RSN's Saturday morning 'First Word' program and Sunday morning's 'Correct Weight' review show. He also became a popular member of RSN's iconic 'Melbourne Form Panel' on Saturday mornings.
Warren Huntly's racing industry roles
- Chemical engineer turned racing enthusiast
- Trackwork clocker at Flemington
- Jockey manager for Steven Arnold
- RSN radio presenter and form analyst (20 years)
- Racing.com television presenter and analyst
- Horse owner and Group 1 winner
- 2021-22 Bert Wolf Award winner
Racing Victoria's chief executive Aaron Morrison captured the industry's feelings perfectly: 'Warren was highly respected for his contribution to our industry across numerous roles including as a trackwork clocker, jockey manager, form analyst and presenter. Above all else he was an absolute gentleman. He was a popular member of the RSN team and was instrumental to the success of Racing.com while building his reputation as one of the industry's most trusted form analysts.'
Success beyond the microphone
Warren wasn't just talking about winners—he was backing them too. His greatest triumph as an owner came with Pernod, who won the 2002 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (then known as the Dubai Racing Club Cup) at Caulfield for trainer Mike Moroney. It was a Group 1 victory that proved his eye for talent extended well beyond form analysis.
His dedication to the industry was formally recognised when he won the prestigious 2021-22 Bert Wolf Award from the Victorian Racing Media Association. Warren was known and celebrated for his profound knowledge of racing and his ability to communicate that knowledge in an accessible and engaging way, making him a beloved figure for both industry insiders and casual viewers.
Tributes from the racing family
The outpouring of emotion from Warren's colleagues speaks volumes about the man behind the microphone. Channel 7's Jason Richardson captured the personal side of Warren perfectly: 'RIP Waz! A superb human that loved his family, racing & footy. Brilliant company having belly laughs over lunch and great sense of humour.'
His Channel 7 colleague Nigel Carmody was equally heartfelt: 'A true professional and friend. You were Group 1 in every sense, Warren.'
Source: Thoroughmedia / Youtube.
Jockey Daniel Moor reflected on Warren's character: 'An absolute gentleman and family man. A rare racing media gem, that had a way of painting a picture without any ego. Respected by all in the industry. Quietly fought his battle with strength and humility.'
'He's been on the station for 20 years doing what he loved doing and that's doing the form and passing on his opinions to the family of listeners'
A dignified final chapter
Warren had been battling cancer for the past two years, though he had only recently stepped away from his radio and TV duties. As Andrew Bensley noted, it had been 'a battle for Warren over the last two and a half years.'
Racing.com's Kate Watts, who worked closely with Warren, described him as 'a fantastic person, a wonderful mentor and a friend.' She revealed that those closest to Warren knew in recent days that he was unlikely to leave hospital again, as the cancer he'd battled for years had intensified. 'But he finished with dignity,' Watts said. 'He was such an honourable man.'
Did you know?
Did you know?
Warren Huntly's transition from chemical engineering to racing made him one of the few media personalities who brought genuine scientific analytical skills to form analysis, contributing to his reputation as one of Australia's most trusted racing tipsters.
Remembering a racing gentleman
Warren leaves behind his beloved wife Leanne, daughter Nicole, and two grandchildren. His story reminds us that it's never too late to follow your passion—from his corporate beginnings to becoming a household name in Australian racing over more than 25 years in the industry.
As Racing.com's Ben Asgari noted: 'Warren Huntly had a wealth of racing knowledge like few others. A gun tipster, as good a yard judge as there was but more importantly a kind and humble family man. Always generous with his time you'll be deeply missed by all who knew you, Waz.'
What This Means For You
Warren Huntly's remarkable journey from the lab to the racetrack, and from form guide to radio legend, proves that passion and dedication can take you anywhere. His legacy lives on in every racing conversation, every thoughtful tip, and every moment when someone shares their love of the sport with the same gentlemanly spirit he embodied.
Have you got a favourite memory of Warren Huntly's racing commentary or analysis? Share your thoughts about this remarkable man who gave so much to Australian racing.
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Vale Warren Huntly
Cited text: Huntly’s contribution to the Victorian racing industry spanned more than 25 years having developed a passion for racing in the mid-1990’s after purcha...
Excerpt: Warren's journey into racing began in the most unexpected way—through purchasing a share in a horse named Splinter in the mid-1990s with syndicator Harry Lawton.
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/news/2025/10/05/vale-warren-huntly
Vale Warren Huntly
Cited text: That venture led Huntly to Flemington where he eventually began clocking trackwork under the tutelage of Des Spain for the likes of legendary horsemen...
Excerpt: But that single investment changed everything. The venture led Warren to Flemington where he began clocking trackwork under the guidance of Des Spain, working alongside legendary horsemen Leon Corstens, John Sadler and Lee Freedman.
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/news/2025/10/05/vale-warren-huntly
Vale Warren Huntly
Cited text: So immersed was Huntly that he resigned from his corporate role with Cadbury Schweppes to pursue a role in the industry, initially as the jockey manag...
Excerpt: Warren initially worked as a jockey manager for Group 1-winning hoop Steven Arnold before his great friend, the late Deane Lester, encouraged him to pursue media work.
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/news/2025/10/05/vale-warren-huntly
Vale Warren Huntly
Cited text: He was an incisive interviewer on RSN’s Saturday morning ‘First Word’ program and on Sunday morning review show ‘Correct Weight’. He was also a popula...
Excerpt: His warm, knowledgeable style made him a natural fit for RSN's Saturday morning 'First Word' program and Sunday morning's 'Correct Weight' review show.
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/news/2025/10/05/vale-warren-huntly
Vale Warren Huntly
Cited text: “Our sincere condolences go out to Warren’s family, friends and colleagues on behalf of everyone at Racing Victoria and the wider Victorian racing ind...
Excerpt: 'Warren was highly respected for his contribution to our industry across numerous roles including as a trackwork clocker, jockey manager, form analyst and presenter.
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/news/2025/10/05/vale-warren-huntly
Vale Warren Huntly
Cited text: Huntly also enjoyed Group 1 success as an owner of Pernod who won the 2002 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (then Dubai Racing Club Cup) at Caulfield for Mike...
Excerpt: His greatest triumph as an owner came with Pernod, who won the 2002 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (then known as the Dubai Racing Club Cup) at Caulfield for trainer Mike Moroney.
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/news/2025/10/05/vale-warren-huntly
Industry mourns Warren Huntly
Cited text: He also shared ownership in several horses including the Group 1 winner Pernod.
Excerpt: His greatest triumph as an owner came with Pernod, who won the 2002 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (then known as the Dubai Racing Club Cup) at Caulfield for trainer Mike Moroney.
https://thestraight.com.au/industry-mourns-warren-huntly/
About 5 — Victorian Racing Media Association
Cited text: WARREN Huntly, RSN host and commentator and racing.com analayst , is the 2021-22 Bert Wolf Award winner.
Excerpt: His dedication to the industry was formally recognised when he won the prestigious 2021-22 Bert Wolf Award from the Victorian Racing Media Association.
https://www.vrma.com.au/bertwolfe-awards
Victorian Racing Community Mourns the Loss of Warren Huntly | Sports News
Cited text: He was known and celebrated for his profound knowledge of racing and his ability to communicate that knowledge in an accessible and engaging way, maki...
Excerpt: Warren was known and celebrated for his profound knowledge of racing and his ability to communicate that knowledge in an accessible and engaging way, making him a beloved figure for both industry insiders and casual viewers.
https://au.headtopics.com/news/victorian-racing-community-mourns-the-loss-of-warren-huntly-73947383
Beloved Aussie Presenter Dead At 63 As Tributes Pour In—Australian News Locally
Cited text: Channel 7 presenters Jason Richardson and Nigel Carmody were among those who remembered their friend and colleague, with Richardson saying: “RIP Waz! ...
Excerpt: A superb human that loved his family, racing & footy. Brilliant company having belly laughs over lunch and great sense of humour.'
https://australian5.com/2025/10/05/beloved-aussie-presenter-dead-at-63-as-tributes-pour-in/
Industry mourns Warren Huntly
Cited text: He had been battling cancer for the past two years but had only recently stepped away from his radio and TV duties.
Excerpt: Warren had been battling cancer for the past two years, though he had only recently stepped away from his radio and TV duties.
https://thestraight.com.au/industry-mourns-warren-huntly/
Industry mourns Warren Huntly
Cited text: “It has been a battle for Warren over the last two and a half years that he's dealt with it.
Excerpt: Warren had been battling cancer for the past two years, though he had only recently stepped away from his radio and TV duties.
https://thestraight.com.au/industry-mourns-warren-huntly/
Victorian Racing Community Mourns the Loss of Warren Huntly | Sports News
Cited text: Huntly's death follows a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Excerpt: those closest to Warren knew in recent days that he was unlikely to leave hospital again, as the cancer he'd battled for years had intensified.
https://au.headtopics.com/news/victorian-racing-community-mourns-the-loss-of-warren-huntly-73947383
Industry mourns Warren Huntly
Cited text: A gun tipster, as good a yard judge as there was but more importantly a kind and humble family man. Always generous with his time you’ll be deeply mis...
Excerpt: As Racing.com's Ben Asgari noted: 'Warren Huntly had a wealth of racing knowledge like few others.
https://thestraight.com.au/industry-mourns-warren-huntly/
What This Means For You
For Australian audiences who welcomed this brilliant performer into their homes week after week, Dame Patricia Routledge's passing marks the end of an era. Her ability to make us laugh at pretension while somehow loving the pretender herself was a gift that transcended borders and generations.
What are your favourite memories of watching Hyacinth Bucket's adventures? Did Dame Patricia's other roles surprise you when you discovered her incredible range beyond comedy?
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Patricia Routledge Dead: Keeping Up Appearances Star Was 96
Cited text: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love,” her agen...
Excerpt: Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep on 3 October surrounded by love
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Patricia Routledge Dead: 'Keeping Up Appearances' Comedy Icon Was 96
Cited text: Her agent said in a statement to the PA Media news agency: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefu...
Excerpt: Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep on 3 October surrounded by love
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Patricia Routledge Dead: Star of 'Keeping Up Appearances' Was 96
Cited text: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning surrounded by love,” said Rou...
Excerpt: Dame Patricia Routledge, who died peacefully in her sleep on 3 October surrounded by love
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Dame Patricia Routledge, star of Keeping Up Appearances, dies aged 96—NZ Herald
Cited text: Speaking in a talk at the Derby Theatre in 2024, Routledge said she received letters from fans of the show—almost three decades after it ended. The ...
Excerpt: Even in 2024, speaking at Derby Theatre, she was still receiving letters from fans around the world—nearly three decades after the show ended
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Patricia Routledge Dead: 'Keeping Up Appearances' Comedy Icon Was 96
Cited text: The actress was best known for her role as snobby social climber Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, the BBC comedy that ran for five seasons b...
Excerpt: The BBC comedy that ran for five seasons between 1990 and 1995
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Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: Roy Clarke, who created the sitcom, said that he was 'sorry, as sure as so many people would be to hear of [her death]' and said it was 'a fortunate c...
Excerpt: paid tribute to Routledge, saying he was 'sorry, as sure as so many people would be to hear of [her death]' and called it 'a fortunate coincidence to find [his] scripts in the hands of such an accomplished actor'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Routledge
Dame Patricia Routledge, star of Keeping Up Appearances, dies aged 96—NZ Herald
Cited text: Pearl-wearing snob Bucket used to throw candlelight suppers and would call people on her and her husband Richard’s (Clive Swift’s) white slimline tele...
Excerpt: Bucket's candlelight suppers and calls on her white slimline telephone quickly became iconic moments in British—and global—television
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Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: Making her Broadway debut in How's the World Treating You in 1966, she won the 1968 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Darling o...
Excerpt: Routledge won the 1968 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in 'Darling of the Day'
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Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: She received the 1988 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Candide at the Old Vic.
Excerpt: received the 1988 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for 'Candide' at the Old Vic
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Actress Patricia Routledge has died aged 96
Cited text: ... Acclaimed composer Leonard Bernstein later penned solos especially for her as she starred on Broadway in the presidential drama 1600 Pennsylvania ...
Excerpt: Acclaimed composer Leonard Bernstein even penned solos especially for her when she starred on Broadway in the presidential drama '1600 Pennsylvania Avenue'
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Actress Patricia Routledge has died aged 96
Cited text: She said: 'From him I learned that comedy is instinct and that once you try to discuss why a laugh is dying you kill it stone dead.'
Excerpt: she learned that 'comedy is instinct and that once you try to discuss why a laugh is dying you kill it stone dead'
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Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: Katherine Patricia Routledge was born on 17 February 1929 in Birkenhead, Cheshire. Her father, Isaac Routledge, was a haberdasher and gentlemen's outf...
Excerpt: Born Katherine Patricia Routledge on 17 February 1929 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, to haberdasher Isaac Routledge and Catherine Perry, she gained an honours degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Liverpool
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Actress Patricia Routledge has died aged 96
Cited text: ... She was taken on as an unpaid assistant stage manager by Liverpool Playhouse and after some months she was offered a job with the company at £5 a ...
Excerpt: She started as an unpaid assistant stage manager at Liverpool Playhouse before being offered a job with the company at £5 a week, making her theatre debut in 1952 as Hippolyta in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1003/1536655-actress-patricia-routledge-has-died-aged-96/
Patricia Routledge Dead: 'Keeping Up Appearances' Comedy Icon Was 96
Cited text: She TV career really started when she began delivering monologues written by British comedy legends Alan Bennett and Victoria Wood in BBC series Talki...
Excerpt: Her television career gained prominence in the 1980s through monologues written by Alan Bennett and Victoria Wood, and she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for Bennett's 'Talking Heads: A Lady of Letters' in 1988
https://deadline.com/2025/10/patricia-routledge-dead-keeping-up-appearances-comedy-icon-1236569120/
Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: In 2016, Routledge presented Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge on Channel 4 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Potter's birth.
Excerpt: In 2016, she presented 'Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge' on Channel 4 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Potter's birth
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Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: In January 2023, Channel 5 aired a 67-minute Keeping Up Appearances retrospective special for their 30 Years Of Laughs series.
Excerpt: in January 2023, Channel 5 aired a 'Keeping Up Appearances' retrospective special where the then-93-year-old shared memories of the show
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Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: The documentary featured an interview with Routledge, who was 93 at the time, sharing her memories of the show along with supporting cast members Judy...
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Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: She was given the Freedom of the Borough of Wirral on 17 January 2025.
Excerpt: she was given the Freedom of the Borough of Wirral on 17 January 2025
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Actress Patricia Routledge has died aged 96
Cited text: Patricia Routledge never married and had no children. She once said: 'I didn't make a decision not to be married and not to be a mother. Life just tur...
Excerpt: Routledge never married and had no children, once explaining: 'I didn't make a decision not to be married and not to be a mother.
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R.I.P., Dame Patricia Routledge! | Tellyspotting
Cited text: For those that will never get the sound of Hyacinth singing out of your mind and wonder how could she possibly win a Tony, it was Dame Routledge that ...
Excerpt: When asked how she could win a Tony Award yet sing so poorly as Hyacinth, Routledge explained: 'in order to sing poorly, you have to be able to sing well'
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Patricia Routledge Dead: 'Keeping Up Appearances' Comedy Icon Was 96
Cited text: “We are so sad to hear of the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge,” said BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie. “She was an actor of remarkable range, but ...
Excerpt: BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie captured the sentiment of many: 'We are so sad to hear of the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge.
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Patricia Routledge—Wikipedia
Cited text: Tributes to her were paid by the BBC's director of comedy, Jon Petrie, who described her as an actor of 'remarkable range' and her portrayal of Hyacin...
Excerpt: He added that she 'made millions laugh and left a legacy that will always be remembered with gratitude and admiration'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Routledge
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