Tributes have been paid to Timothy West, the legendary British actor, who has died at the age of 90.
Known for roles in countless stage productions as well as in EastEnders and Coronation Street, West died “peacefully in his sleep,” according to a statement released by his children.
He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, the actress Prunella Scales, perhaps best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers.
Scales, 92, has dementia and will now be without the support of her devoted husband who was also her primary carer.
Prunella Scales is know for her role as Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers. West is known for Coronation Street, EastEnders and Not Going Out
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The couple’s bond, on and off screen, grew even more poignant as Scales, diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2013, battled the condition’s effects — confusion, slow-thinking, motor difficulties and mood