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Irish Independent
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Timothy West died ‘peacefully' at care home after three-month hospital stay
West, who was married to actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, starred in TV shows such as comedy drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders. His family announced last November that he had died aged 90 with his friends and family around him, some of whom attended a hearing into his death at Westminster Coroner's Court on Thursday by videolink. Assistant coroner Ellie Oakley said: 'Timothy West had an unwitnessed fall near his home on 11 August 2024 which resulted in a significant traumatic brain injury. 'It is not possible to determine how the fall happened and there is no evidence of others being involved. 'He was treated in hospital for around three months before being discharged to a care home on 5 November 2024 for palliative care. 'Unfortunately he was not well enough to be discharged to his home despite receiving appropriate care in the care home. 'He died on 12 November 2024.' The coroner addressed the family and close friends who viewed proceedings online at the conclusion of the inquest, telling them: 'I would like to end by passing on my sincerest condolences to Mr West's family and friends for this tragic loss of their loved one.' They continued to stay with him in his room during the evening and he passed away peacefully with his family around him at 19:20 Thomas Holden, care home manager West had been living at Wandsworth Common Care Home in the days leading up to his death. The home's general manager, Thomas Holden, said in a statement read out at Thursday's inquest: 'On 12 November his family were with him all day. 'They continued to stay with him in his room during the evening and he passed away peacefully with his family around him at 19:20.' ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Mr Holden said West was admitted with a view to trying to rehabilitate him enough so that he could go home 'as he wished to spend his last days there' but that there was a 'slow decline' in his health over the days he resided there. West was admitted to hospital in August last year after a fall near his home. Members of the public came across him unconscious on a footpath near Wandsworth Common, the inquest heard, and an ambulance crew attended and took him to St George's Hospital in Tooting after a neurological assessment. All of us will miss him terribly Timothy West's children He remained in hospital for around three months during which time the actor's loved ones eventually decided to prioritise his 'comfort and dignity' and arranged for him to be discharged to the private care home. The medical cause of death was given as a subdural haematoma and extra-axial haemorrhage, with a traumatic brain injury and non-convulsive status epilepticus, aspiration pneumonia and hypertension as contributing factors. In a statement announcing his death last year, West's children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph said: 'After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. He was 90 years old. '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.' West and Scales, 92, who played Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, appeared in the documentary series Great Canal Journeys between 2014 and 2021, which saw them travelling on narrowboats. The couple married in 1963 and had two sons, Samuel and Joseph. West was also married to actor Jacqueline Boyer from 1956 to 1961, and they had a daughter, Juliet. In Brass the Bradford-born actor 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. He appeared as Eric Babbage in seven episodes of Coronation Street in 2013, and in EastEnders he played Stan Carter from 2014 to 2015. His film roles included Commissioner Berthier in The Day Of The Jackal (1973), King Francis in From Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), and Nazi physician and war criminal Karl Gebhardt in Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973). On stage, he was a regular performer of Shakespeare, playing Lear in 2016 and 2002. In 1984, West was appointed a CBE for his services to drama in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Before acting, West attended the John Lyon School and Bristol Grammar School, and worked as an office furniture salesman and a recording technician before becoming an assistant stage manager at Wimbledon Theatre in 1956.
Metro
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV and soap legend Timothy West's cause of death revealed
An inquest has heard that acting legend and EastEnders star Timothy West 'died peacefully' following a fall last year. Westminster Coroner's Court heard that the actor, who played Mick Carter's (Danny Dyer) grandfather in the soap, had a fall on August 11, 2024, resulting in him sustaining a 'significant traumatic brain injury'. Assistant coroner Ellie Oakley revealed that he was treated in hospital for about three months, and then moved to Wandsworth Common Care Home. He received palliative care there, before his death on November 12. 'It is not possible to determine how the fall happened and there is no evidence of others being involved. Unfortunately he was not well enough to be discharged to his home despite receiving appropriate care in the care home', she said. Thomas Holden, the care home's general manager, noted in a statement: 'On 12 November his family were with him all day. They continued to stay with him in his room during the evening and he passed away peacefully with his family around him at 19:20.' A statement released by his family last year read: 'After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. He was 90 years old. 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, daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 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. Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West.' Born on October 20, 1934, Timothy appeared often on television and the stage. As well as his role in EastEnders, he also played a character called Eric Babbage in Coronation Street. From 2014-2019, Timothy and partner Prunella Scales travelled around the UK and overseas together in the Channel 4 show Great Canal Journeys. Tributes are pouring in following the news of Timothy's death. Actress Tracie Bennett, a Coronation Street star, wrote on X: 'Oh I'm so sorry about this. Loved Timothy since we met at Granada tv in the early 80's. R.I.P Timothy West', while fellow actor James Dreyfus said: 'Marvellous actor. A constant in many of our lives. He shall be much missed. My thoughts with his family. RIP Timothy West.' On Instagram, Danny Dyer commented on the tribute posted by the EastEnders account and said: 'Can't believe it'. Sam Strike, who previously played Johnny Carter, wrote on his Instagram Stories: 'Gutted to learn of Timothy West's passing. I remember thinking when he first showed up on set – this man is old school brilliance'. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Timothy was introduced as Stan Carter, the father of established characters Shirley (Linda Henry) and Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) in 2014. More Trending Mick had visited him in desperate need of cash, and he later moved into The Queen Vic pub with his family. The character was entwined in a love triangle with estranged wife Sylvie (Linda Marlowe) and Walford local Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell). Stan was killed off the BBC soap in April 2015 after a battle with terminal prostate cancer. This article was originally published on November 13, 2024. View More » MORE: Major EastEnders exit confirmed as star set to leave after 8 years MORE: Enjoy beautiful summer blooms from just £22 at one of these peonies by post delivery services MORE: Beloved Cheers and Space Jam actor Michael Alaimo dies aged 86
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Timothy West's heartbreaking final wish as actor's cause of death announced
Timothy West, who appeared in shows like EastEnders and Brass over the course of his career, died, aged 90, last year and an inquest into his death took place today The late Timothy West 's sad final wish has been revealed at an inquest into his death this week. The acclaimed actor is said to have died "peacefully with his family around him" at a care home where he was receiving palliative care. It was announced in November that actor Timothy - who has been in shows such as Brass and EastEnders - had passed away, aged 90. Now, six months on, a hearing into his death was held at Westminster Coroner's Court today. Timothy is said to have been found by a nurse at Wandsworth Common Care Home, where he had been living in the days prior to his death. As reported by PA, he move there after being in hospital for three months following a fall. The care home's general manager Thomas Holden gave a statement for the inquest. Mr Holden said that Timothy was admitted with a view to trying to rehabilitate him enough so that he could go home "as he wished to spend his last days there" but that there was a "slow decline" in his health over the days he resided there. Mr Holden said in a statement read out: "On 12 November his family were with him all day. They continued to stay with him in his room during the evening and he passed away peacefully with his family around him at 19:20." Details about his previous fall, months prior to moving into the care home, were also revealed at the hearing. Timothy was admitted to hospital in August last year after the fall near his home, with him later discharged to the care home. Assistant coroner Ellie Oakley said: "Timothy West had an unwitnessed fall near his home on 11 August 2024 which resulted in a significant traumatic brain injury. It is not possible to determine how the fall happened and there is no evidence of others being involved. "He was treated in hospital for around three months before being discharged to a care home on 5 November 2024 for palliative care. Unfortunately he was not well enough to be discharged to his home despite receiving appropriate care in the care home. He died on 12 November 2024." The inquest heard that members of the public came across him unconscious on a footpath near Wandsworth Common after his fall and an ambulance crew attended. They are said to have taken him to St George's Hospital in Tooting after a neurological assessment. He remained in hospital for around three months during which time the actor's loved ones eventually decided to prioritise his "comfort and dignity" and arranged for him to be discharged to the private care home. A cause of death was also disclosed at the inquest. The medical cause of death was given as a subdural haematoma and extra-axial haemorrhage, with a traumatic brain injury and non-convulsive status epilepticus, aspiration pneumonia and hypertension as contributing factors. The coroner addressed the family and close friends who viewed proceedings online at the conclusion of the inquest, telling them: "I would like to end by passing on my sincerest condolences to Mr West's family and friends for this tragic loss of their loved one." As reported at the time, in a statement announcing his death last year, Timothy's children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West said through his agent: "After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. He was 90 years old. 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. 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."
Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Timothy West died ‘peacefully' at care home after three-month hospital stay
©Press Association Actor Timothy West died 'peacefully with his family around him' at a care home where he was receiving palliative care after a three-month stay in hospital following a fall, an inquest has heard. West, who was married to actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, starred in TV shows such as comedy drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders.
Wales Online
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Timothy West died ‘peacefully' at care home after three-month hospital stay
Timothy West died 'peacefully' at care home after three-month hospital stay West, who was married to actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, starred in TV shows such as comedy drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders An inquest was launched into the death of Timothy in November (Image: PA ) Actor Timothy West died "peacefully with his family around him" at a care home where he was receiving palliative care after a three-month stay in hospital following a fall, an inquest has heard. West, who was married to actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, starred in TV shows such as comedy drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders. His family announced last November that he had died aged 90 with his friends and family around him, some of whom attended a hearing into his death at Westminster Coroner's Court on Thursday by videolink. Assistant coroner Ellie Oakley said: "Timothy West had an unwitnessed fall near his home on 11 August 2024 which resulted in a significant traumatic brain injury. "It is not possible to determine how the fall happened and there is no evidence of others being involved. "He was treated in hospital for around three months before being discharged to a care home on 5 November 2024 for palliative care. Article continues below "Unfortunately he was not well enough to be discharged to his home despite receiving appropriate care in the care home. "He died on 12 November 2024." The coroner addressed the family and close friends who viewed proceedings online at the conclusion of the inquest, telling them: "I would like to end by passing on my sincerest condolences to Mr West's family and friends for this tragic loss of their loved one." West had been living at Wandsworth Common Care Home in the days leading up to his death. The home's general manager, Thomas Holden, said in a statement read out at Thursday's inquest: "On 12 November his family were with him all day. "They continued to stay with him in his room during the evening and he passed away peacefully with his family around him at 19:20." Mr Holden said West was admitted with a view to trying to rehabilitate him enough so that he could go home "as he wished to spend his last days there" but that there was a "slow decline" in his health over the days he resided there. West was admitted to hospital in August last year after a fall near his home. Members of the public came across him unconscious on a footpath near Wandsworth Common, the inquest heard, and an ambulance crew attended and took him to St George's Hospital in Tooting after a neurological assessment. He remained in hospital for around three months during which time the actor's loved ones eventually decided to prioritise his "comfort and dignity" and arranged for him to be discharged to the private care home. The medical cause of death was given as a subdural haematoma and extra-axial haemorrhage, with a traumatic brain injury and non-convulsive status epilepticus, aspiration pneumonia and hypertension as contributing factors. In a statement announcing his death last year, West's children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph said: "After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. He was 90 years old. "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." West and Scales, 92, who played Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, appeared in the documentary series Great Canal Journeys between 2014 and 2021, which saw them travelling on narrowboats. The couple married in 1963 and had two sons, Samuel and Joseph. West was also married to actor Jacqueline Boyer from 1956 to 1961, and they had a daughter, Juliet. In Brass the Bradford-born actor 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. He appeared as Eric Babbage in seven episodes of Coronation Street in 2013, and in EastEnders he played Stan Carter from 2014 to 2015. His film roles included Commissioner Berthier in The Day Of The Jackal (1973), King Francis in From Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), and Nazi physician and war criminal Karl Gebhardt in Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973). On stage, he was a regular performer of Shakespeare, playing Lear in 2016 and 2002. Article continues below In 1984, West was appointed a CBE for his services to drama in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Before acting, West attended the John Lyon School and Bristol Grammar School, and worked as an office furniture salesman and a recording technician before becoming an assistant stage manager at Wimbledon Theatre in 1956.
