Timothy West RIP

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Such a stalwart of theatre, classic TV and film. Loved him on the Canal Journeys with Prunella Scales. RIP

Rip

A sad loss. A great actor - it's hard to think of a bad production he appeared in - and he certainly seemed like a very loving and devoted husband to Pru. I really enjoyed the canal journeys series, both because it was interesting from the travel/history perspective but also because they were so open about Pru's dementia, something which I believe is much needed in society.

Oh what a shame. It feels as though I've seen him acting in stuff quite recently. Didn't realise he was 90.

He was a good man and so devoted to his poor wife Prunella who's been suffering from dementia for years. Now she's left behind, how sad.

I met him once after one of his wonderful monologue performances at a drinks thing. He was lovely to everyone, despite it being a very long night for him.

Oh no, I loved him.

Yes, I loved the canal boat journeys. He was so caring towards Prunella, I hope she copes without him. RIP. May his memory be a blessing.

Sad news

Oh I'm sad he's gone first. I wonder how his wife will cope. 😕 Poor lady.

This is sad news.

How sad. I'm just listening to an audiobook narrated by him. He always seemed a very fine man.

Sad news. RIP to a very fine actor.

Oh this is sad news. Just watched Tales of the unexpected with him in it the other night. Royal Jelly think it was called.

RIP

Aww so sad,this happens a lot,in my experience when the carer passes first.God bless him.

I was lucky enough to see him playing Lear when we went to see it with my English class as a teen. What an unparalleled actor. He ignited my love for Shakespeare that has continued to this day. A true talent and by all accounts a lovely man. RIP.

My thoughts are with his wife.

Oh that is sad he was a brilliant actor and clearly a devoted husband and father. I've not long finished watching All Creatures Great and Small with his lookalike son in.

Yes, I've met him too , sad news.

That’s sad news. They were very brave to do the canal series and share so much of the experience of dementia.

Sad news. A fine actor. May he RIP.

Oh no, RIP. First saw him in the very funny ITV drama Brass, which I recently bought on dvd for old times sake. Might have to dust it off and rewatch.

Oh that’s devastating news for his wife - he was so utterly devoted to her 😢😢.

Lovely man and lovely couple. A total love story.

Another of our legends.

I too feel for him - it is often the carer ends going first, worn out with it all

May he rest in peace.

yes I feel v sad about the news. I am sure he was really hoping Pru went first. It will be v hard on her and his children.

Very sad. A great actor - such a range. Saw him and Pru at the theatre last year - they had people escorting them, but you could hear her say "Tim, darling, are you there?". I wonder if she will be able to understand what has happened, bless her.

thats sad. love the canal programmes. his poor wife.