Timothy West's will shows he left thousands to list of charities
The star also left money to his wife, Prunella Scales, his son and his sister
Timothy West in King Lear
Actor Timothy West left thousands of his fortune to different charities after his death and the rest to his wife. West, who was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales for over 60 years, appeared in TV comedies such as Brass and Not Going Out, dramas such as Bleak House and Gentleman Jack, and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders.
In November he died peacefully with his family around him at a care home where he was being looked after following a fall. He was 90.
Now newly released documents show the gross value of his estate was £221,425 reduced to £109,892 after deductions. At the time he made his will in 2020 he was living at North Side, Wandsworth Common London.
The will shows he left £10,000 to the Snipe Charitable Trust which provides grants to charitable organisations and furthering education and training of young peeople in the arts. He also left £10,000 to Bristol Old Vic and Threatre Royal Trust and another £10,000 to Southwark Cathedral.
And £10,000 to aid organisation Medecins San Frontieres UK. Another £5,000 went to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and £15,000 was left to The Combined Theatrical Charities Appeals Council - a fundraising and grant-making organization that supports theatrical charities in the UK.
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And he left £20,000 to his sister Patricia Anne West of Sheffield. The will stated that the residuary estate would be left to his wife. Mr West amended his will on March 11, 2024.
The amendment said: "I declare jointly with my wife Pru we are giving to our son Sam the sum of £300,000 to aid the renovation of his home."
Sam West, 58 is an actor, theatre director, and narrator. He has directed on stage and radio, and worked as an actor in theatre, film, television, and radio.
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Timothy West had another son, Joseph, with Prunella Scales and a daughter, Juliet, with his ex-wife, actress Jacqueline Boyer. Prunella, famous for playing Sybil in Fawlty Towers, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014.
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