Anna Dawson, a British actress best known for playing Violet Bucket (also described as Hyacinth Bouquet’s sister Violet) in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 88. Multiple outlets report that she was Bolton-born and that she appeared as Violet in the long-running comedy series. Her death is described as occurring shortly after the death of her husband, with one report noting it happened around six months later. Accounts also state that Dawson retired from acting in the mid-1990s, following her work on the show. One outlet quotes a statement saying she died “peacefully” on Saturday, while another reports her passing in New Zealand. Beyond her role in Keeping Up Appearances, sources describe a career that included theatre and television work over several decades, though details vary by publication. Tributes are reported across the coverage, reflecting her association with the character and her place in the sitcom’s wider cast. Her death is confirmed in the reports, which consistently identify Violet Bucket as her most enduring role.