The death of screen legend Angela Lansbury has brought with it an outpouring of emotion.

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As reported, the star – famed for her roles in classics such as ‘Murder She Wrote’ (as Jessica Fletcher) and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ – died aged 96.

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According to her family, Lansbury died in her sleep at 1.30 am on October 11 at her Los Angeles home.

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A flood of tributes quickly followed news of her passing.

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Head below for reactions from the likes of Viola Davis, Kristin Chenoweth, Antonio Banderas, and more.

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Thought you would live forever. What an absolutely beautiful legacy you’ve left. You have influenced generations of actors to aspire to excellence. Rest well!!! May flights of angels…❤️❤️❤️https://t.co/QCwAYzELus

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— Viola Davis (@violadavis) October 11, 2022

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Rest In Peace #AngelaLansbury 🌹 pic.twitter.com/Txz1aN0ZeS

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— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) October 12, 2022

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I cannot tell you how many ladies and gays are crushed, moved and feeling nostalgic about something in the past with the news of the passing of the fabulous Dame Angela Lansbury.

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— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) October 11, 2022

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Nobody did Mame quite like her. Rest in peace, Angela Lansbury. Thank you for your art & wisdom 💔 pic.twitter.com/6NajtxKMa3

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— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) October 11, 2022

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