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‘Giggly, mischievous and extremely generous’: tributes to Penelope Keith

The Guardian Culture Wednesday 01 July 2026, 11:02 UTC 1 min read
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After her death this week aged 86, colleagues of The Good Life actor remember a star who remained kind, funny and grounded despite her formidable stage presenceActor and artistic director at Shakespeare’s Globe Continue reading...

After her death this week aged 86, colleagues of The Good Life actor remember a star who remained kind, funny and grounded despite her formidable stage presence

Actor and artistic director at Shakespeare’s Globe

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