Legendary actor Timothy West who was married to Fawlty Towers actor Prunella Scales has died aged 90, his family said.
His children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West said in a statement issued by his agent: ‘After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. He was 90 years old.
‘Tim was with friends and family at the end. He leaves his wife Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years, a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. All of us will miss him terribly.
‘We would like to thank the incredible NHS staff at St George’s Hospital, Tooting and at Avery Wandsworth for their loving care during his last days.’
Mr West enjoyed a prestigious career on the stage as well as, more recently, starring in Eastenders and Coronation Street.
Timothy West pictured with Queen Camilla in May 2024. Mr West, who was married to fellow actor Prunella Scales for 61 years, has died aged 90
His children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West revealed the tragic news in a joint statement
West, who was was married to fellow actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, starred in television shows such as comedy drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders.