Broadway and beyond has taken to social media to mourn the beloved Angela Lansbury, who peacefully October 11 at the age of 96. Known for her work on screen in Murder, She Wrote, Lansbury was also a five-time Tony winner and Lifetime Achievement Tony honoree. She sensationally created the roles of Mame and Mrs. Lovett in Mame and Sweeney Todd, and was also recognized for her work in Gypsy, Dear World, and Blithe Spirit.
With additional Broadway credits including Gore Vidal's The Best Man, A Little Night Music, Deuce, Hotel Paradiso, A Taste of Honey, Anyone Can Whistle, The King and I, and A Little Family Business; and her numerous film credits including Gaslight, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and The Manchurian Candidate, Lansbury's illustrious career earned her the Kennedy Center Honors and Academy Award nominations.
Heather Hitchens, President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, released a statement on Lansbury's passing. 鈥淭he American Theatre Wing mourns the loss of our Honorary Chair, Angela Lansbury, whose involvement with the Wing spanned 8 astonishing decades. She first entered our world as a student of the American Theatre Wing Professional School, and then graced the stage with an unrivaled string of unforgettable performances. She won five Tony Awards and a Special Tony for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre just this past June and hosted five Tony Award telecasts鈥攖he most in the history of the awards. As our Honorary Chair, she was a passionate advocate for the next generation of theatre makers. Rest in power, dear friend! You will be deeply, deeply missed."
1. Harvey Fierstein
Angela Lansbury - She, my darlings, was EVERYTHING!
— Harvey Fierstein (@HarveyFierstein)
2. Bebe Neuwirth
She was a divine artist and a great broad. I admired her SO much. My condolences to her family and everyone who loved her. May her memory be a blessing.
— Bebe Neuwirth (she/her) (@BebeNeuwirth)
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3. Kristin Chenoweth
Nobody did Mame quite like her. Rest in peace, Angela Lansbury. Thank you for your art & wisdom 馃挃
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth)
4. Rachel Zegler
angela lansbury forever
— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler)
5. Joanna Gleason
6. George Takei
Angela Lansbury, who graced the stage for decades winning five Tony awards and brought the sleuthing Jessica Fletcher into our living rooms for a dozen years, has passed. A tale old as time, our beloved Mrs. Potts will sing lullabies to us now from the stars. Rest, great soul.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei)
7. Rob McClure
8. Alexandra Silber
9. Lauren Molina
10. Audra McDonald
11. Kelli O'Hara
12. Stephanie J. Block
Just a young green girl in awe. 馃挌
— Stephanie J. Block (she/her) (@StephanieJBlock)
13. Telly Leung
14. Kevin Zak
Thank goodness we had her for as long as we did.
— Kevin Zak (@KevinJZak)
15. Rebecca Lock
No no no鈥�.. 馃挃 I thought you鈥檇 be with us forever鈥� legend
— Rebecca Lock (@RebeccaLock22)
16. Lin-Manuel Miranda
17. Rob Madge
I always think of this performance by Angela Lansbury. Sublime in its simplicity. She provided the soundtrack to so many childhoods. Her storytelling was incomparable. Rest well, Mrs Potts.
— Rob Madge (@Rob_Madge_02)
I doubt there are many people Sondheim would audition for. 鈥淪he was a star鈥�. Quite right.
— Rob Madge (@Rob_Madge_02)
18. Cinco Paul
I absolutely loved her. RIP Angela Lansbury.
— Cinco Paul (@cincopedia)
19. Josh Lamon
Like Sondheim, I wasn鈥檛 ready for this. Farewell, Angela Lansbury. God, I love you.
— Josh Lamon (@JoshLamon)
20. Jason Robert Brown
Listen, it鈥檚 not an exciting story to tell but once - once - in 2005, from the second row at Symphony Space - I watched Angela Lansbury sing 鈥淎 Little Priest鈥� with Len Cariou while Gemignani conducted, and it wasn鈥檛 even perfect but it was PERFECT.
— Jason Robert Brown (@MrJasonRBrown)
21. Kerry Butler
22. Bernadette Peters
And WAS a consummate performer AND person. I saw her in Blyth Spirit in London and she was so creative and amazing .She joined us on stage for Broadway Barks between shows when she was in Deuce. She was 80 then ,,RIP Dear Angela. My admiration is immeasurable 馃挏馃挏
— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters)
23. Harriet Sansom Harris
She was peerless, and I adored her! Angela Lansbury, the ultimate Dame. I can鈥檛 tell you how many times I have thought, 鈥淲hat would Angela do?鈥�
— Harriet Sansom Harris (@MsHarrietHarris)
24. Patti LuPone
RIP Angie. You were a beacon for all of us. A Gentle Lady, a Supreme Talent.
— Patti LuPone (@PattiLuPone)
25. Broadway Barks
Thank you Angela. We will cherish the memories...
— Broadway Barks (@BroadwayBarks)
26. Uzo Aduba
2012. And this VERY excited got to meet her, after one of our shows at Godspell. She poured so much love into each of us. An icon of the stage, and legend across so many mediums but, we all knew鈥he was always one of us :). Thank you, Angela Lansbury. Thank you.
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba)
