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ANGELA'S LEGACY

Who are Angela Lansbury’s children?

BRITISH actress and singer Angela Lansbury had a career in the entertainment industry that spanned over 80 years.

Prior to her death in October 2022, she welcomed multiple children, and now fans want to know more about them and what they're up to now.

Angela Lansbury was a popular actress and singer
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Angela Lansbury was a popular actress and singerCredit: AFP

Who are Angela Lansbury's children?

From 1949 to 2003, Angela was married to English actor and producer Peter Shaw.

During that time, they welcomed two children together.

Angela was also the stepmother to Peter's son David, who he welcomed in a previous relationship.

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Angela's children include:

David Shaw

Peter welcomed his son David in 1944 while in a relationship with Mercia Squires.

While David might not be Angela's biological son, the two had a close relationship.

Like his father, David went on to have a successful career in the entertainment industry and later became the president of Corymore Productions, the production company Peter started in 1987, according to .

Anthony Pullen Shaw

Anthony Shaw is Angela Lansbury's son
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Anthony Shaw is Angela Lansbury's sonCredit: Getty

Angela and Peter welcomed their son Anthony on January 7, 1952, in Los Angeles, California.

Like his parents and brother, Anthony also went on to have a successful career in entertainment and is now known as an actor and director.

Over the years, he has been seen in several productions, including The Jigsaw Man, The Spy Who Loved Me, and A Bride Too Far.

Anthony also directed 68 episodes of Angela's famed TV series, Murder, She Wrote.

In 1980, Anthony tied the knot with Lee Speer Webster, and they have since welcomed three children.

Deidre Angela Shaw

Deidre Angela Shaw is Angela Lansbury's daughter
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Deidre Angela Shaw is Angela Lansbury's daughterCredit: Getty

Shortly after the birth of their son, Angela and Peter welcomed daughter Deidre on April 26, 1953, in New York, New York.

While Deidre's family is known for their extensive career in entertainment, Deidre went in a different direction by opening up a restaurant alongside her husband, Enzo Battarra.

Enzo & Angela is located in West Los Angeles and specializes in Italian food.

Angela Lansbury was married to Peter Shaw from 1949 to 2003
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Angela Lansbury was married to Peter Shaw from 1949 to 2003Credit: PA

What was Angela Lansbury's cause of death?

Angela's death was first confirmed by her family on October 11, 2022.

"The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy of her 97th birthday," her family said in a statement, via .

"In addition to her three children, Anthony, Deirdre and David, she is survived by three grandchildren, Peter, Katherine and Ian, plus five great grandchildren and her brother, producer Edgar Lansbury," the statement added.

"She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, Peter Shaw. A private family ceremony will be held at a date to be determined."

Despite being confirmed, a cause of death was not provided.

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Angela was arguably best known for her role as Jessica Fletcher in the Murder, She Wrote franchise.

Over the years, she also lent her voice to several productions, including Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and Anastasia.

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