What happened to Timothy West and Prunella Scales?

But that’s not to say the pair haven’t faced their struggles. To the heartbreak of viewers, Prunella has retired from television after 50 years in the business due to her ongoing battle with dementia. In March 2020, Timothy revealed that Prunella suffered with the disease for 20 years.

Has Timothy West been married before?

Prunella Scalesm. 1963
Jacqueline Boyerm. 1956–1961
Timothy West/Spouse

Personal life. West was married to actress Jacqueline Boyer from 1956 to 1961 and has a daughter Juliet. In 1963 he married actress Prunella Scales, with whom he has two sons.

How is Timothy Wests wife?

Timothy West/Wife

Who was Prunella Scales first husband?

Timothy West
Prunella Scales

What is wrong with Prunella Scales?

Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales can still work despite having “virtually no short-term memory,” her son has said. The actress, 88, who played Sybil Fawlty in the iconic comedy series, was revealed to be battling Alzheimer’s in 2014.

Who did Prunella Scales marry?

Timothy Westm. 1963
Prunella Scales/Spouse
Prunella Scales and Timothy West are one of British acting’s most loved, respected and accomplished couples. They have been married for more than 50 years and talk to Age UK about the effect Prunella’s dementia diagnosis has had on their lives.

Who is married to Prunella Scales?

Is Prunella Scales still living at home?

Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales can still work despite having “virtually no short-term memory,” her son has said. Actor Samuel West told the Daily Star his mum is finding it difficult to follow conversations and has virtually no short-term memory, however there are “extraordinary areas” which are “still there”.

How old is Polly from Fawlty Towers?

Connie Booth (born 2 December 1940) is an American-born actress and writer. She has appeared in several British television programmes and films, including her role as Polly Sherman on BBC2’s Fawlty Towers, which she co-wrote with her then-husband John Cleese.

How old is Prunella Scales in Fawlty Towers?

89 years (June 22, 1932)
Prunella Scales/Age

Why did they only make 2 series of Fawlty Towers?

Only 12 half hour episodes were ever made. The decision to stop making Fawlty Towers when it was at its creative height, leaving a distinct legacy, inspired later comedians such as Ricky Gervais.

What did Prunella Scales and Timothy West look like?

Lasting devotion: Timothy West and Prunella Scales shared intimate family photos on Great Canal Journeys Close: Some of the photographs showed the couple’s children, who are now adults, as youngsters Quiet moments: The photos show how their love has remained as strong as it was when they first married

How old was Timothy West when he married Prunella?

Acclaimed actor West, now 81, has received praise for his role in the show, as fans have commented on his unwavering patience towards his wife. At the beginning of Sunday night’s episode, Miss Scales, 83, said: ‘Things are a lot harder for me these days.’ But West, 81, was quick to jump in to support her, saying: ‘But we get by.

When did Prunella Scales and her husband Tim get married?

Hard battle: Screen legend Prunella revealed in 2013 that she was struggling with her memory, and could not even recall the year she married her husband (pictured in 2017) Tim and Prunella married in 1963, after meeting on the set of a TV costume drama. Tim had been briefly married before and had a daughter, Juliet.

How old is Timothy West from Great Canal Journeys?

Timothy West, 81, and Prunella Scales, 83, have been married for 52 years. Their lasting devotion is apparent on their TV show, Great Canal Journeys. Miss Scales continues to co-host even though she suffers from dementia.