Timothy West had serious fall before death at 90, inquest reveals

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22 May 2025 • 9:18 PM MYT
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  • Actor Timothy West died peacefully at age 90 in a care home, an inquest has revealed.
  • His death followed a three-month hospital stay due to a fall near his home in August 2024.
  • The inquest revealed his cause of death as a subdural haematoma and extra-axial haemorrhage (bleeding within the skull) resulting from the fall.
  • West had a long and distinguished acting career, starring in shows like Brass, Not Going Out, Coronation Street, and EastEnders.
  • He was married to actress Prunella Scales for 61 years and is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

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