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Timothy West RIP

(56 Posts)
Grandmabatty Wed 13-Nov-24 11:06:44

Sam West just posted about the death of his father on twitter. Such a good actor and I loved his canal boat trips with Prunella. Sadly missed

bookwormbabe Fri 15-Nov-24 16:30:51

Boz

Caring is erroneous; very hard on an elderly person caring for an elderly relative. The death of a carer before the cared is quite common.

Yes, there have been examples in our family of the carer dying before the caree.

Very sad news. I am also a fan of the canal series. Watching it will be even more poignant now.

yellowfox Sat 16-Nov-24 07:10:20

Poor Prunella must be devastated and maybe with her dementia not fully understanding. He was devoted to her and looked after her so well.
So sad, both were wonderful actors.

Athrawes Sat 16-Nov-24 11:08:36

He came to our village with a friend [I can't remember who] and gave a wonderful performance at our school hall. A lovely voice - you could hear every word clearly!!!

Daddima Sat 16-Nov-24 15:05:30

I had a look and was delighted to find this on You Tube. A magnificent performance.

youtu.be/b7_MOr9ync0?si=1DImpuMeC0PVnIxP

It annoyed me to see on LBC that he was referred to as ‘ Corrie actor’!

Wheniwasyourage Sat 16-Nov-24 16:44:08

I hope they repeat the radio play “Crisp and Even, Brightly” in his honour. (You may be able to get it on YouTube). He plays King Wenceslas, and it is a hoot. He was so versatile.