EastEnders star Timothy West, who died aged 90 in November of final yr, has displayed an unimaginable ultimate act of generosity in his will which has revealed his ultimate needs
Timothy West has displayed an unimaginable act of kindness in his will.
The acclaimed actor – who appeared in TV hits reminiscent of EastEnders, Coronation Avenue and Brass – died in November final yr on the age of 90. The veteran star died “peacefully” surrounded by household at a care residence he was residing in after a fall close to his residence.
The star, who was married to Fawlty Towers legend Prunella Scales, suffered a fall close to his residence in August which resulted in a traumatic mind harm. Timothy was handled in hospital for round three months earlier than he was discharged to a care residence for palliative care.
Timothy’s will has now been revealed, and he is reportedly donating 1000’s to numerous charities after his dying. It is mentioned the actor has left an property valued at round £110,000, decreased from £221,425 after deductions.
Based on The Solar, he gifted £15,000 to the King George V fund for Actors and Actresses, which helps aged actors who’re struggling financially. He additionally gave £10,000 every for Bristol’s Outdated Vic theatre and Theatre Royal Belief, Southwark Cathedral, arts charity Snipe Charitable Belief and help charity Medecins Sans Frontieres UK.
West additionally put £5,000 apart for the Information Canine for the Blind Affiliation. It is believed he requested for £20,000 to be given to his sister Patricia, who lives in Sheffield.
West’s spouse of over 60 years, Prunella, has reportedly obtained the rest of the property. The need was drawn up in 2020 however MailOnline report an modification to the desire in March 2024 which acknowledged: “I declare collectively with my spouse Pru we’re giving to our son Sam the sum of £300,000 to assist the renovation of his residence.”
Following his dying, his kids Juliet, Samuel and Joseph paid tribute to their well-known dad. In a press release, they mentioned: “After an extended and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday night. He was 90 years outdated.
“Tim was with family and friends on the finish. He leaves his spouse, Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years, a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. All of us will miss him terribly.”
West was wed to actress Jacqueline Boyer from 1956 till 1961 – they welcomed daughter Juliet. In 1963, he married actress Prunella, who performed Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers.
The pair welcomed two sons, actor Samuel West and Joseph, who each appeared in two episodes of Nice Canal Journeys. Prunella was recognized with vascular dementia in 2014.
After the unhappy passing of Timothy, his son Samuel revealed that Prunella was “not properly sufficient” to know the truth that her husband had handed away. Talking to The Sunday Occasions, he shared: “All I’m going to say is she’s not likely properly sufficient to take all of it in.”
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