Following the news that actress Dame Patricia Routledge has died at the age of 96, we look back at when she shared this poignant sentiment on Desert Island Discs in 1999. In conversation with Sue Lawley, she talked about the loss of both her parents and coming to terms accepting death at such a young age. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. Desert Island Discs | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4

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A new interview with Dame Patricia Routledge regarding Sheridan. | Hyacinth Bouquet

DAME PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE'S INTERVIEW IN 2016 Patricia Routledge's Career has begun in 1952 and she still performs, for instance as a singer and narrator. She answers to her fans and works for Charity e.g. to help: Health care, schools, historical heritage, the English language, Theatre world, young (singing) talents, her hometown Chichester and The Church. She visits regularly Chichester Cathedral which is open every day. She is also Patron of Beatrix Potter Society. | Hyacinth Bucket-Dame Patric