Actor Timothy West, one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile actors, has died at the age of 90, his family have announced.
He was known for roles in TV series like comedy-drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders, and had a distinguished career on stage.
A statement released by his children, external said the actor died "peacefully in his sleep" and was "with his friends and family at the end".
The actor is also survived by his wife, Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years.
