Actor Timothy West dies aged 90

Actor Timothy West, known for many roles in television and theatre, has died aged 90, his family has announced.

A statement released jointly by his children said the actor died "peacefully in his sleep" and was "with his friends and family at the end".

Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West described their father as having had a "long and extraordinary life on and off the stage".

The actor is also survived by his wife, Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years.

West leaves "a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren", the family said, adding: "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."

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