British actor and presenter Timothy West, who appeared regularly on television since the 1960s, has died. He was 90 years old. His children, Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West, said in a statement: “After a long and extraordinary life on and off stage, our beloved father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday (November 12) evening.” BBCThe actor is survived by his wife of 61 years, Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.

He has appeared in many television series such as Not Going Out, Bleak House, Gentleman Jack, Coronation Street and EastEnders.

The actor’s children also said in the statement: “We would like to thank the incredible NHS staff at St George’s Hospital, Tooting and Avery Wandsworth for their loving care during his final days.” he said.

West starred in Uncle Vanya, Death of a Salesman, The Master Builder, Long Day’s Journey into Night and Macbeth. Guard. His memorable roles include portrayals of Mikhail Gorbachev, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill.

His biggest television success came with Grand Canal Cruises, a hilarious series about his family’s passion for narrowboats.

It was first published in 2014.

West had a daughter, Juliet, with his first wife, Jacqueline Boyer. Their marriage ended in divorce, The Guardian said. She and Scales had two sons, Samuel and Joseph.

West’s parents were actors Lockwood West and Olive Carleton-Crowe.