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Timothy West RIP

clive
clive Posts: 19,454
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Actor Timothy West, one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile actors, has died at the age of 90, his family have announced.

He was known for roles in TV series like comedy-drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders, and had a distinguished career on stage.

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

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

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy9vw893xvo

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  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,952
    Ah that's a shame.

    Really enjoyed their boating show, seemed to be a nice guy and him and Prunella Scales seemed to have a really sweet relationship after all those years.

    RIP.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,788
    Great actor and raconteur

    RIP
  • Afternoon Delight
    Afternoon Delight Posts: 914
    RIP
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,619
    RIP. Very very good actor and instantly recognisable. 
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,153
    Wonderful actor, the first thing I remember him in was Edward VII when I was a nipper. He has been in so much great stuff, but Brass was probably my favourite. RIP Timothy.  
  • CafcWest
    CafcWest Posts: 6,167
    RIP.  Came over as a nicve guy.  61 years of marriage is incredible especially in showbiz circles.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,628
    Remember him most in the original Day of the Jackal film.

    RIP
  • Greenhithe
    Greenhithe Posts: 780
    His Tales of Unexpected. Scared the hell out of me as a youth. 
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,737
    RIP . 90 is a good innings 
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,024
    He came across as so loving to his wife on that canal programme. Heaven knows what she'll do without him. RIP.
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  • Bournemouth Addick
    Bournemouth Addick Posts: 16,283
    Greenhithe said:
    His Tales of Unexpected. Scared the hell out of me as a youth. 
    Me too 🐝

    He seemed like a kind and loving man and was a fine actor.

    RIP. 
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,728
    Bournemouth Addick said:
    Greenhithe said:
    His Tales of Unexpected. Scared the hell out of me as a youth. 
    Me too 🐝

    He seemed like a kind and loving man and was a fine actor.

    RIP. 
    Yes, that was the Royal Jelly one. Creepy. Great actor. RIP.
  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    He was superb in A Very Peculiar Practice, where he played a maniac professor, if anyone remembers that.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,024
    Greenhithe said:
    His Tales of Unexpected. Scared the hell out of me as a youth. 
    Was that the Royal Jelly one?
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    seemed like a very nice man .. R I P
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Great actor, instantly recognisable, very reliable.
    I think I last saw him in the excellent 'Gentleman Jack'.
    RIP
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,353
    RIP a great actor.
  • philcafc
    philcafc Posts: 3,883
    A fine actor and a good man. RIP
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,051
    Really sad news, but that’s one hell of a life so very well lived. Have enjoyed seeing him with Pru on their various canal trips. A very talented family and so obviously really nice people too. Rest in Peace Tim. 

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