Actress Angela Lansbury, who became famous after her role as a writer-detective in "Murder, She Wrote," died on Tuesday.

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This shocking news of Actress Angela Lansbury's death was announced by her family members on Tuesday.

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The children of Actress Angela Lansbury are sad to reveal that their mom died peacefully in her sleep at home in LA.

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Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury died only five days short of her 97th birthday celebration as she was born on 16 October.

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Angela Lansbury, a British-born star, found popularity and fortune in a variety of roles on television. 

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Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury was also a highly successful stage actress and she won five Tony Awards.

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Actress Angela Lansbury is survived by three children, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Angela Lansbury's profession, a lot of it in the US, spanned eighty years and her work got a lot of worldwide recognition.

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Actress Angela Lansbury was one of the last enduring stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood film at the time of her death.

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Angela Lansbury received Honorary Oscar Award, 3 Oscar nominations, 1 Grammy nomination, 18 Emmy nominations, and 6 Golden Globe Awards.

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As per the source, A private family ceremony will be held at a date still not revealed to the public or media.

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