Actor Timothy West, known for many roles in television and the theatre, has died peacefully in his sleep aged 90 “with his friends and family at the end”, his family said. West, who was married to fellow actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years,

Timothy West, the actor and director, who has died aged 90, was, until about 10 years ago, best known for the range of his portrayals of an assortment of famous persons from Henry VIII to Edward VII,

Timothy West was married to Prunella Scales, best known for her performance as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, for more than 60 years

Actor Timothy West, known for many roles in television and the theatre, including 'Coronation Street', 'EastEnders', 'Not Going Out' and 'Last Tango In Halifax' has died at 90.

The actor Timothy West, who was married to fellow star Prunella Scales for 61 years, has died aged 90, his family have confirmed. A statement shared by his children, Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West read: “After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage,