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Dame Patricia Routledge laid to rest as hundreds gather for her funeral
Dame Patricia Routledge, aged 96, was celebrated for her acting career and philanthropy, donating over £1 million to support young artists through her foundation.
- On Wednesday, Dame Patricia Routledge's funeral at Chichester Cathedral in West Sussex drew hundreds, described as an opportunity to honour a `dear friend` and celebrate her life.
- Having lived in Chichester since 2000, Routledge died last month at the age of 96, with her agent describing her passing as `peacefully in her sleep`.
- Her work spanned more than 70 years, appearing in nine films, 66 TV shows and 56 stage performances, with The Very Reverend Nicholas Frayling honoring her career and awards including a Tony and an Olivier.
- Her philanthropy included donations of more than £1 million, and mourners were asked to donate at the service to the Patricia Routledge Foundation.
- The service included readings and music chosen by Routledge, featuring Bach, Elgar, choir pieces by John Rutter, and a Carousel lyric, with Mersey Park Primary School pupils performing.
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perspectivemedia.comPatricia Routledge an actress of ‘versatility’ and ‘humanity’, funeral told
Dame Patricia’s funeral was held at Chichester Cathedral in West Sussex, where the range of productions she starred in was described as extraordinary.
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The Independent (US)Hundreds of mourners attend Dame Patricia Routledge’s funeral
The beloved television and West End actor died aged 96 last month
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