Timothy West appeared in dozens of TV shows including Brass, Miss Marple and Not Going Out and was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales
Legendary actor Timothy West has died at the age of 90. The star, who was married to Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales, passed away in his sleep.
"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 greatgrandchildren. All of us will miss him terribly. The star appeared in dozens of shows including Brass, Miss Marple and Not Going Out. In February 2013, he joined the cast of ITV soap Coronation Street, playing Eric Babbage. He joined the cast of EastEnders in 2013, playing Stan Carter from January 2014. He filmed his final scenes for EastEnders in February 2015.
In Brass he played ruthless self-made businessman Bradley Hardacre from 1982 to 1984 before returning for a third series in 1990, while in Not Going Out he played Geoffrey, the father of Lucy Adams, played by Sally Bretton.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Most violent deaths ever in EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation StreetWhen soaps became horror movies in the most gruesome ways possible. This Halloween, we're taking a look at some of the most gory dispatches.
Read more »
Coronation Street fans in uproar as bosses 'axe' legendary characterCoronation Street fans have been left heartbroken after it emerged a legendary character was allegedly 'axed via email' from the soap after 27 years on the cobbles.
Read more »
EastEnders fans discover June Brown's 'forgotten' Coronation Street roleSoap fans shocked after learning that EastEnders legend June Brown starred in rival Coronation Street – before making her Dot Cotton debut.
Read more »
EastEnders star dead as fans mourn legendary actor who led 'extraordinary life'EastEnders and Brass star Timothy West, who was married to fellow actor Prunella Scales, has died at the age of 90
Read more »
Coronation Street actor unleashes foul-mouthed rant at co-star over 'theft'Veteran Coronation Street star Jimmi Harkashin, who plays Dev Alahan went on an explicit rant on a podcast as he denied the bizarre incident on the set of the famous soap
Read more »
Coronation Street confirms complaint made as legend 'axed' in 33 picturesITV Corrie spoilers for next week in picture form as a new suspect enters the frame in a murder case and a legend loses his source of income
Read more »