Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies at 96

She was given the name Angela Brigid Lansbury when she was born in London on Oct. 16, 1925.

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Angela was named a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2014, when she was 88

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Angela found new fame and accolades in her smash-hit television series Murder She Wrote (1984–1996)

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She took up the role in 1984, and continued for 12 years and nine seasons.

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She was given the name Angela Brigid Lansbury when she was born in London on Oct. 16, 1925.

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She was just 19 when her first film, “Gaslight,” earned her an Oscar nomination

Angela was named a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2014, when she was 88

Angela found new fame and accolades in her smash-hit television series Murder She Wrote (1984–1996)

She took up the role in 1984, and continued for 12 years and nine seasons.