RIP Prunella Scales

I was so sad to hear this. It doesn't make any difference how old a person is when they die - it is still sad. But she had a long and seemingly happy marriage so it appears to have been a good life.

She was wonderful in Fawlty Towers,

Saw them both in 2010 opening a newly restored section of canal just above Gloucester. My daughter was a photographer working locally and invited me along. She said the press had been told not to address any specific questions to her, only to him. This was some time before it was announced that she had Alzheimers. Nevertheless they were a charming couple on the day. RIP Tim and Prunella.

What a lovely lady, regardless of her talent on stage & screen, RIP Prunella.

I loved her as the Queen (Elizabeth 11) in Alan Bennett’s play A Question of Attribution.

I agree especially the way she carried on acting despite her dementia poor dear. I also think their son is also a great actor who has obviously taken after his parents.

RIP a great actress and comedienne

Such a talented actress. Sybil Fawlty is immortal.
I also loved her narrow boat series with the lovely Timothy.
RIP Prunella.

Aww that's sad. She was brilliant as Sybil Fawlty. Her son Sam plays a great part in All Creatures. RIP Pru. xx

RIP Sybill.

Like others enjoyed their canal series a testament to the strength of their devotion throughout their long marriage. I was sorry to read of Timothy West's death recently as I am to read of Prunella Scales today. A great couple from the world of acting.

An unusual marriage between such remarkable actors inasmuch as it went the distance. Neither Timothy or Prunella will be forgotten for a very long time.
Thoughts are with their children and other loved ones who have been saying goodbye to Pru for a very long time.
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So sad, she was fabulous in so many roles. RIP Prunella.

I loved their canal series. We saw them once in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford drinking tea and reading the papers.

RIP Prue

RIP prunella and thank you

BASIL !!!!!

R.I.P. Prunella - you were so good in Fawlty Towers ….

Such sad news. Great actress. Reunited with her beloved Timothy.

RIP Prunella.

welbeck

Anyone else remember her in Hobsons Choice.
Early work. As one of the silly daughters.
The film with Charles Laughton.

You beat me to it welbeck! It was my first thought then as I continued to scroll down I saw your post!
An excellent film. A classic. I watched it again only a few months ago!

John Mills, Brenda de Banzie. Wonderful entertainment!

An extremely talented actress and fought a brave fight against dementia.

Yes. RIP a lovely lady. Greatly emjoyed the Canal series.

Also was in ‘The Marriage Lines’ back in the 60’s, playing the wife to Richard Briers.

RIP.

Sad news, RIP!

Anyone else remember her in Hobsons Choice.
Early work. As one of the silly daughters.
The film with Charles Laughton.

^He first deceased; she for a little tried
To live without him, liked it not, and died.^

Henry Wotton "Upon the Death of Sir Albert Morton's Wife (1651)."

Yes a lovely lady. After Henry was also a favourite fradio programme of mine, I never saw the TV production. Prunella Scales with the formidable mother, Joan Sanderson were a perfect partnership. I occasionally hear it repeated on Radio 4 extra.

I have a neighbour who always says ‘Oh I know’ with Sybil’s exact intonation which always makes me smile.

Oh I hadn't seen that, I am soory to hear that, I loved her in Fawlty Towers.

Fawlty!