Inquest Actor died peacefully surrounded by family and friends

ACTOR Timothy West died "peacefully with his family around him" at a care home where he was receiving palliative care after a three-month stay in hospital following a fall, an inquest has heard.

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The former associate director of Bristol Old Vic, who was married to actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, starred in TV shows such as comedy drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders.

His family announced last November he had died aged 90 with his friends and family around him, some of whom attended a hearing into his death at Westminster Coroner's Court yesterday by videolink.

Assistant coroner Ellie Oakley said: “Timothy West had an unwitnessed fall near his home on August 11 2024 which resulted in a significant traumatic brain injury.

“It is not possible to determine how the fall happened and there is no evidence of others being involved.

“He was treated in hospital for around three months before being discharged to a care home on 5 November 2024 for palliative care.

“Unfortunately he was not well enough to be discharged to his home despite receiving appropriate care in the care home.

“He died on 12 November 2024.”