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Wales Online
17-06-2025
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- Wales Online
Timothy West's will shows he left thousands to list of charities
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. Article continues below 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. Article continues below 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.
Daily Mirror
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Timothy West's incredible final act of generosity unveiled in his will
Legendary actor Timothy West made an incredible final act of generosity by leaving thousands of his fortune to different charities in his will. It was announced in November that Timothy - who has been in shows such as Brass and EastEnders - had passed away, aged 90 The acclaimed actor is said to have died "peacefully with his family around him" at a care home where he was receiving palliative care. His will, which was drawn up in 2020, shows £15,000 will be given to the King George V fund for Actors and Actresses. The kind-hearted star also gave £10,000 to the Snipe Charitable Trust, documents show. Timothy gifted a further £10,000 to the Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Trust and set aside £5,000 to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Southwark Cathedral is to also be given a £10,000 donation. He requested £20,000 to be given to his sister Patricia, with the rest of his estate - estate valued at £110,000 - going to his wife, Faulty Towers favourite Prunella Scales. Following his death, his children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph released a statement saying: '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 great-grandchildren. All of us will miss him terribly."
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Timothy West's final act of generosity is revealed in will after his death aged 90
Timothy West's final act of generosity has been revealed, with the actor leaving thousands of his fortune to different charities after his death. The star, who was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales for over 60 years, appeared in soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders, died peacefully with his family around him at a care home in November aged 90.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders actor Timothy West's will revealed – and why his Fawlty Towers star wife Prunella Scales gets less than half
Timothy West donated the majority of his will to charities LAST GIFT EastEnders actor Timothy West's will revealed – and why his Fawlty Towers star wife Prunella Scales gets less than half Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS star Timothy West's will has been revealed after his death last year at the age of 90 — with wife Prunella Scales set to receive less than half of his estate. West, who was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, appeared on stage, in films and on television in a host of shows including EastEnders, Coronation Street and Brass. 3 Timothy West, who died last year at the age of 90, left a total of £60,000 to a string of charities in his will Credit: Rex 3 The acting legend played Winston Churchill Credit: Alamy 3 Timothy West's wife, Prunella Scales (on the right), is set to receive less than half of the acting legend's will Credit: PA He died in November last year after suffering a traumatic brain injury three months earlier in a fall on a footpath near his home in Wandsworth, South West London. His will revealed he left an estate valued at £110,000, and he asked for donations to be made from his estate to charities supporting the arts, actors and the disabled. The remainder of his estate passes to his wife, Prunella, who appeared with him in the hugely popular Great Canal Journeys show on Channel 4, where the couple explored inland waterways in a narrowboat. Prunella was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014, and she and Timothy often spoke about the difficulties associated with the illness on the TV channel show. read more on showbiz Hotel Hustle Sam Thompson, 32, leaves Soccer Aid afterparty with sports presenter, 23 Her poor health led to them leaving the series in 2019. The will, which was drawn up in 2020, states £15,000 should be given to the King George V fund for Actors and Actresses, which gives financial help to elderly actors who have fallen on hard times. Another £10,000 was gifted to the Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Trust, while £5,000 was donated to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Southwark Cathedral, near London Bridge, was also given a £10,000 donation from the actor's will, as was Médecins Sans Frontières, a charity that provides medical help to people caught up in wars or natural disasters. He gave £10,000 to the Snipe Charitable Trust, which helps with arts projects for children and asked for £20,000 to be given to his sister Patricia, who lives in Sheffield. West was best known for his roles in in EastEnders as Stan Carter, Brass as Bradley Hardacre and Coronation Street as Eric Babbage. He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Macbeth twice and King Lear four times. He was friends with Queen Camilla and attended her wedding to the future King Charles with Prunella in 2005. Following his death, his children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph released a statement saying: '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."
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders actor Timothy West's will revealed – and why his Fawlty Towers star wife Prunella Scales gets less than half
EASTENDERS star Timothy West's will has been revealed after his death last year at the age of 90 — with wife Prunella Scales set to receive less than half of his estate. West, who was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, appeared on stage, in films and on television in a host of shows including EastEnders, Coronation Street and Brass. Advertisement 3 Timothy West, who died last year at the age of 90, left a total of £60,000 to a string of charities in his will Credit: Rex 3 The acting legend played Winston Churchill Credit: Alamy 3 Timothy West's wife, Prunella Scales (on the right), is set to receive less than half of the acting legend's will Credit: PA He died in November last year after suffering a traumatic brain injury three months earlier in a fall on a footpath near his home in Wandsworth, South West London. His will revealed he left an estate valued at £110,000, and he asked for donations to be made from his estate to charities supporting the arts, actors and the disabled. The remainder of his estate passes to his wife, Prunella, who appeared with him in the hugely popular Great Canal Journeys show on Channel 4, where the couple explored inland waterways in a narrowboat. Prunella was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014, and she and Timothy often spoke about the difficulties associated with the illness on the TV channel show. Advertisement read more on showbiz Her poor health led to them leaving the series in 2019. The will, which was drawn up in 2020, states £15,000 should be given to the King George V fund for Actors and Actresses, which gives financial help to elderly actors who have fallen on hard times. Another £10,000 was gifted to the Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Trust, while £5,000 was donated to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Southwark Cathedral, near London Bridge, was also given a £10,000 donation from the actor's will, as was Médecins Sans Frontières, a charity that provides medical help to people caught up in wars or natural disasters. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Breaking Exclusive Exclusive He gave £10,000 to the Snipe Charitable Trust, which helps with arts projects for children and asked for £20,000 to be given to his sister Patricia, who lives in Sheffield. West was best known for his roles in in EastEnders as Stan Carter, Brass as Bradley Hardacre and Coronation Street as Eric Babbage. He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Macbeth twice and King Lear four times. He was friends with Queen Camilla and attended her wedding to the future King Charles with Prunella in 2005. Advertisement Following his death, his children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph released a statement saying: '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."
