Timothy West has died

I heard about it on the lunchtime News and came on to Gransnet to see if anybody had started a thread. This one was near the top of the Active list so I looked no further.

Duplication often happens when a well known person dies.

bikergran

already a thread

This one came up in Trending, sorry I didn't see another one.

Oh yes so there is. I looked under Chats and News and Politics but I forgot to check under the TV section.

already a thread

I am really sad to hear this. His canal journeys with Prunella and their devotion to each other were a beacon of light in a world where growing old can often feel bleak. I thought/hoped she would go first.

Condolences to his loving family.

So sad - very accomplished gentleman. Is Prunella still with us ? I know she had dementia. Though dementia is a cruel disease, it’s a mixed blessing. She will not feel the pain of loss. I know this. My mother had undiagnosed Alzheimer’s - when my brother passed away, she kept asking if he was sleeping 😢

The canal journeys were so enjoyable.
The series was an unexpected hit for Channel 4 who just expected to film a few episodes, but it turned out to be so popular with viewers that it ran for quite a few series over the years.

As well as being a great actor, he seemed such a lovely caring chap, especially how he interacted with Prunella who had developed dementia in the latter series.

I am really sad about this.

Timothy West was such a great and versatile actor, and was a lovely human being too.

He was closely associated with Bristol, where I live. I remember as a child back in the seventies spotting him in Bristol while out shopping with my mum. I was a bit star struck because at the time he was in Edward The 7th on tv and I was engrossed in the series. He could see I knew it was him....he stopped to see if I wanted to approach him....I was too shy and mum wanted to get on with the day....so I never got to speak to him, wish I had. xx

Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear this.

A very good actor and I loved his canal journeys with his wife Prunella Scales.
What will happen to her now, I wonder?

RIP Timothy West.