Prunella Scales, finest recognized for taking part in Sybil Fawlty within the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers, has sadly died aged 93 and her sons have now shared an perception into how she spent her ultimate days
Prunella Scales‘ youngsters have shared a glimpse into the Fawlty Towers star’s ultimate moments.
The actress died on the age of 93 following a ten-year battle with dementia after she was recognized in 2014, which sadly marked the tip of her performing profession. Her sons Samuel and Joseph confirmed that the actress handed away “peacefully at her house in London yesterday”.
In an assertion, they shared touching particulars concerning the star’s final 24 hours as she revisited some highlights of her profession. They said: “Our darling mom, Prunella Scales, died peacefully at house in London yesterday (October 27). She was 93.”
“Though dementia compelled her retirement from a exceptional performing profession of practically 70 years, she continued to dwell at house. She was watching Fawlty Towers the day earlier than she died.”
John Cleese, her Fawlty Towers co-star and on-screen husband, shared a heartfelt message after her passing. Prunella is finest remembered for her function as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, the strict spouse of hotelier Basil Fawlty within the much-loved 70s sitcom.
Cleese described Prunella as a “actually great comedian actress,” including: “Scene after scene, she was completely good.”
Prunella was married to Timothy West for 61 years and leaves behind two sons and one stepdaughter, seven grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
19 September 2025 marked the present’s golden jubilee. Fawlty Towers adopted the trials and tribulations of lodge proprietor Basil Fawlty, his tolerant spouse Sybil, chambermaid Polly and clumsy waiter Manuel. A reboot of the sequence, developed by Cleese and his daughter Camilla, was introduced in 2023.
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