Born in London in 1925, she moved to the U.S. in 1940. Her film debut in "Gaslight" (1944) earned her an Oscar nomination. Known for her versatility, she starred in classics like "The Manchurian Candidate" and voiced Mrs. Potts in "Beauty and the Beast." Her role as Jessica Fletcher in "Murder, She Wrote" made her a household name. Over her career, she garnered numerous awards, including Tonys and Golden Globes, celebrated for her stage and screen presence until her passing in 2022.