Dame Angela Lansbury: A Legendary Actress Passes Away
A Career Spanning Eight Decades
Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury DBE (October 16, 1925 – October 11, 2022) was a British-American actress who enjoyed an eclectic award-winning movie and stage career in addition to becoming America's favorite TV sleuth.
Murder, She Wrote and Beyond
Lansbury's most famous role was Jessica Fletcher, the amateur detective in the popular TV series Murder, She Wrote, which ran for 12 seasons. For her work on the show, she received four Golden Globe Awards and four Emmy Awards. Lansbury's other notable film and stage credits include: * "Gaslight" (1944) * "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945) * "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962) * "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (1971) * "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (1979) She won two Tony Awards for her work on Broadway, including one for her performance in "Mame" in 1966. In 2013, she received an honorary Oscar for her lifetime contribution to cinema.
A Legacy of Entertainment
Dame Angela Lansbury's passing is a great loss to the world of entertainment. For eight decades, she captivated audiences with her talent, versatility, and indomitable spirit. Her work will continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.
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