Murder She Wrote Star Angela Lansbury Dies At 96

Actress Angela Lansbury, who became a household name through her role as a writer-detective in "Murder, She Wrote," died on Tuesday, her family announced. She was 96.

Her family announced that actress Angela Lansbury, who became a household name through her role as a writer and detective in "Murder, I Wrote," passed away on Tuesday. She was 96 years old.

“The children of Mrs. Angela Lansbury are saddened to announce that their mother passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Los Angeles...just five days before her 97th birthday,

Said a statement widely reported by the US media.

The British-born star, who has found fame and fortune in a variety of memorable roles on television, has also been a highly successful stage actress, receiving five Tony Awards.

In addition to her three children, Anthony, Deirdre and David, she is survived by three grandchildren, Peter, Catherine and Ian,

as well as five grandchildren and producer brother Edgar Lansbury."

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