Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies at 96

She was one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age.  And while many know Dame Angela Lansbury for her role in the drama series Murder She Wrote, her career spanned eight decades across TV, theatre and film.

Her death at the age of 96 has prompted tributes from across the entertainment world.  American actress Viola Davis said Dame Angela “influenced generations of actors to aspire to excellence”.