Actress Felicity Kendal leads tributes to Dame Penelope Keith, who dies aged 86. Multiple outlets report that Kendal describes Keith as a “comic genius” and highlights her warmth as a colleague, saying she was a “joy to work with.” Keith is best known for starring roles in British sitcoms including “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born.” Coverage emphasizes her impact as a leading comedy performer, noting that she earned wide public admiration for both her screen work and broader contribution to entertainment. Several reports also include references to Keith’s legacy in British television comedy and the characters she helped bring to prominence through her long-running popularity. The articles frame the reaction as a series of public condolences and professional acknowledgements from peers following her death. While the different sources focus on particular descriptors and her career highlights, they broadly agree on the key points: her age at death, Kendal’s remarks, and Keith’s major television roles.