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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Angela Lansbury: Iconic Moments

David Davidson04 mins

Remembering Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury, a celebrated actress whose career spanned eight decades, has died at the age of 96.

Career Highlights

Lansbury was a star of theater, film, and television, winning five Tony Awards and receiving an honorary Academy Award in 2013.

By the time she was 20, Lansbury had already been nominated for two Oscars. However, she may have achieved her greatest fame in her 60s, for her starring role as the mystery-solving novelist Jessica Fletcher in TV’s “Murder, She Wrote.”

Disney Legacy

Generations of children also revered Lansbury for her roles in Disney classics, first in the 1971 movie musical “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” and later as the voice of Mrs. Potts in the 1991 animated film “Beauty and the Beast.” She sang the “Beauty and the Beast” theme song, which went on to win the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Lansbury appears with Hurd Hatfield in 1945's "The Picture of Dorian Gray." It was one of her earliest film roles, securing one of her three Academy Award nominations.

Lansbury appears with Hurd Hatfield in 1945’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” It was one of her earliest film roles, securing one of her three Academy Award nominations.

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Lansbury, seen here in 1945, moved to the United States from England in 1940.

Lansbury, seen here in 1945, moved to the United States from England in 1940. In 1943, she signed a seven-year contract with MGM.

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Lansbury and her second husband, actor Peter Shaw, cut the cake at their wedding in 1949.

Lansbury and her second husband, actor Peter Shaw, cut the cake at their wedding in 1949. They were married until his death in 2003.

Lansbury attends a charity ball with Ginger Rogers in 1966.

Lansbury attends a charity ball with Ginger Rogers in 1966.

Recognitions and Awards

Lansbury poses with gold records in New York in 1967.

Lansbury poses with gold records in New York in 1967, recognizing her album from the Broadway musical “Mame.”

Legacy and Influence

Lansbury’s influence extended beyond her performances, inspiring countless audiences with her talent and grace over the decades. She celebrated significant milestones during her career, such as the 100th episode of “Murder, She Wrote” in 1989 and her Golden Globe win in 1990 for the same role.

Lansbury celebrates the 100th episode of the TV series "Murder, She Wrote" in 1989.

Lansbury celebrates the 100th episode of the TV series “Murder, She Wrote” in 1989.

Lansbury holds up the Golden Globe she won in 1990 for her role in "Murder, She Wrote."

Lansbury holds up the Golden Globe she won in 1990 for her role in “Murder, She Wrote.”

Lansbury and her daughter, Deirdre, arrive at the Emmy Awards in 1991.

Lansbury and her daughter, Deirdre, arrive at the Emmy Awards in 1991.

Final Years and Honors

In her final years, Lansbury continued to captivate audiences and was honored with an honorary award at the Academy Awards in 2013. Moreover, she was formally invested as a dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2014, solidifying her status as a cultural icon.

Lansbury was presented with an honorary award at the Academy Awards in 2013.

Lansbury was presented with an honorary award at the Academy Awards in 2013.

In 2014, Lansbury was formally invested as a dame by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

In 2014, Lansbury was formally invested as a dame by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.

Conclusion

Angela Lansbury leaves behind a remarkable legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of artists and performers. Her contributions to theater, film, and television are immeasurable, and her talent lives on in the hearts of her audience.


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