Actor Timothy West’s will has been revealed following his loss of life in November final yr.
The star, who was married to Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales was finest often known as a theatre actor, and amassed notable TV credit all through his profession, together with for Coronation Avenue, EastEnders and Gentleman Jack.
He died peacefully in his sleep aged 90, “along with his family and friends on the finish”.
Newly-released paperwork have now revealed that Timothy left a few of his fortune to his son Sam “to assist the renovation of his residence.” An modification to the need in March 2024 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.”
Past this, the paperwork reveal that he additionally left a portion of his property to numerous charities supporting the humanities and the disabled.
© James Gourley/ShutterstockIn accordance with MailOnline, he left £15,000 to The Mixed Theatrical Charities Appeals Council – a fundraising organisation which helps UK stage charities.
The publication additionally states that the actor left £10,000 every for the Bristol Outdated Vic and Theatre Royal Belief, Southwark Cathedral, arts charity Snipe Charitable Belief, and assist organisation, Medecins Sans Frontiers UK.
© Getty PicturesIt is believed that he additionally left a few of his property to Information Canines for the Blind Affiliation, as properly his sister, Patricia Anne West. The rest of his property – a sum of £29,892 – passes to his spouse, Prunella, who appeared alongside the appearing legend within the hit Channel 4 present, Nice Canal Journeys.
On the time of his loss of life, Timothy’s kids Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West mentioned in a press release issued by his agent: “After a protracted and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday night. He was 90 years previous.
© Getty Pictures“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.
“We wish to thank the unimaginable NHS workers at St George’s Hospital, Tooting and at Avery Wandsworth for his or her loving care throughout his final days.”
© Getty PicturesIn 1984, the late appearing icon was appointed CBE for his companies to drama within the Queen’s Birthday Honours Checklist.
Timothy was additionally married to actor Jacqueline Boyer from 1956 to 1961, they usually had a daughter, Juliet West. He went on to marry Prunella in 1963, with the pair welcoming their first youngster, Samuel, in 1966.
© Channel 5Their eldest son has adopted in his dad and mom’ footsteps and has appeared in a number of TV exhibits, together with Howards Finish and All Creatures Nice and Small during which he stars as Siegfried Farnon.
