Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Dame Penelope Keith became a household name playing Margo in The Good LifeByDaniel SextonSouth EastPublished30 June 2026 Tributes have poured in from across Surrey for local actress Dame Penelope Keith, who has died at the age of 86. Born in the county, Dame Penelope became a household name playing Margo in The Good Life from 1975, winning the Bafta TV award for best light entertainment performance in 1977. In a statement, her family said on Monday that she "died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in Surrey". The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford said: "Penny has been the most incredible, energetic, supportive ambassador for the theatre over the years, generously giving her time and invaluable insight, championing our fundraising campaigns to ensure the theatre thrived." "She was a regular face at the theatre, including Boxing Day trips to panto with the family, and was loved by audiences and by us alike," a spokesperson from the theatre added.
Published: June 30, 2026 1:37 pm
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