The great Irish-British-American singer and actor, Dame Angela Lansbury had quite the resume. Her career spanned eight decades, as she graced television, the stage, and the big screen.
Some of her most notable roles include Gaslight, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, Murder, She Wrote, and Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to Paris. Just to name a few.
Sadly, on Tuesday, she passed away at the age of 96.
“The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 AM today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy of her 97th birthday,” her family stated, according to NBC News.
So privileged I got to spend time with this incredible woman. No one like her. 💔 Rest In Peace, Ms Angela. @_AngelaLansbury @KerryButlerNyc @BrillCorey #GoreVidalsTheBestMan pic.twitter.com/dewX3lU0LL
— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) October 11, 2022
Lansbury would bring home multiple awards over her career: six Tony Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, six Golden Globes, three Academy Award nominations, and a Grammy.
Today we remember our dear friend, Broadway, West End and Disney legend, Dame Angela Lansbury. Her voice and extraordinary talent will be remembered for all time as the voice of Mrs Potts and spirit at the centre of Beauty and the Beast. pic.twitter.com/tW6BGH55Vf
— Beauty and the Beast (@BeautyMusical) October 12, 2022
