She might have not been showbusiness' most sensational spotlight, but she was one of its warmest.
Today Hollywood is mourning the loss ofAngela Lansbury, whose multi-awarded acting career spanned more than seven decades.
Dame Lansbury died at the age of 96, her family confirming the news in astatement.
“She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, Peter Shaw.
A private family ceremony will be held at a date to be determined.”
Our hearts go out to Lansbury’s three children, three grandchildren, and give great-grandchildren.
Angela Lansbury arrived New York as a war refugee
Angela Lansburywas born in London in 1925.
She became this little housemaid even her face seemed to change.
Suddenly, I was watching real movie acting," the director said.
That performance led not just to an MGM contract, but her first Oscar nomination (viaVariety).
Lansbury went on to distinguish herself, not just in film, but on stage and television too.
Her stage performances netted her seven Tony nominations, of which she won five.
She has also been inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.
“I understand younger women marrying older men.
Adding, “I had no idea that I was marrying a gay man.
They stayed together 53 years until his death at 84 in 2003, and had two children.
They then moved to Ireland to escape Hollywood life (viaPBS).
The secret to her longevity in Hollywood could only be described as an anomaly.
Lansbury never succumbed to the pressure to have plastic surgery or adhere to a celebrity body bang out.
And in terms of longevity in life, she credits that to genetics and her diet.
Telling Radio Times, “I’m very English in my eating habits.
I love a baked potato, that’s my absolute fave.
And bacon and eggs.
And sausages yes!”
