Angela Lansbury Who Played “Mrs. Potts” Has Passed Away

Renowned actress Angela Lansbury has sadly passed away.

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The star was famously known for her roles in “Murder She Wrote,” “Beauty In The Beast” as Mrs. Potts, the singing teapot, and “Mary Poppins Returns.”

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Her family announced the passing of the 96-year-old.

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She passed away in her sleep at 1:30 AM on Tuesday, Ocotber 11.

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Lansbury was five days shy of her 97th birthday.

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She was a highly decorated actress with several awards ranging from BAFTAS, Tonys and Academy Awards.

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Fans on social media are mourning the loss of the actress.

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“Seinfeld” star Jason Alexander tweeted, “The great Angela Lansbury - one of the most versatile, talented, graceful, kind, witty, wise, classy ladies I’ve ever met has left us. Her huge contribution to the arts and the world remains always. #ripAngelaLansbury.”

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She is a legend who will be sorely missed.

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