Angela Lansbury, an actress whose 75-year career included successes on the big screen

Angela Lansbury, an actress whose 75-year career included successes on the big screen

In 1984 she stepped into a role originally offered to Jean Stapleton 

In musical theatre and on television, passed away on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home

In musical theatre and on television, passed away on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home

She was 96 years old, five days short of turning 97.

She was a three-time Oscar nominee, the winner of seven Tony Awards, and the Emmy actress with the most nominations (12) for her performance in "Murder, She Wrote."

She was a three-time Oscar nominee, the winner of seven Tony Awards, and the Emmy actress with the most nominations (12) for her performance in "Murder, She Wrote."

Even though Lansbury was celebrated in theatre and film, the tiny screen was where she found the most success.

The actress won four Golden Globes for her performance.

In four telepics between 1997 and 2003, she played the part again.

For her debut performance, Lansbury received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress.

Even though she was only 17 and had no prior experience, she was right away professional on the first day of filming.