British actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her roles in the classic sitcoms “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born,” dies at 86. Multiple outlets report that her family confirms she was diagnosed with cancer and died peacefully at home. Reports describe her as a veteran performer who began her acting career on stage and later became widely associated with television comedy. One source notes she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1963, while other coverage emphasizes her breakthrough on TV in the 1970s. She is also reported to have won a BAFTA for “The Good Life” in 1977. Tributes highlight her screen persona and her broader versatility across performance, including stage work, with some articles mentioning remarks from public figures following the news of her death. Coverage across outlets consistently places her death in Surrey, near London, and frames her as a widely recognized figure in British entertainment, particularly for her work in two beloved sitcoms.