The star additionally left cash to his spouse, Prunella Scales, his son and his sister
Actor Timothy West left 1000’s of his fortune to completely different charities after his dying and the remaining to his spouse. West, who was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales for over 60 years, appeared in TV comedies akin to Brass and Not Going Out, dramas akin to Bleak Home and Gentleman Jack, and soaps Coronation Road and EastEnders.
In November he died peacefully together with his household round him at a care residence the place he was being taken care of following a fall. He was 90.
Now newly launched paperwork present the gross worth of his property was £221,425 decreased to £109,892 after deductions. On the time he made his will in 2020 he was dwelling at North Aspect, Wandsworth Frequent London.
The need reveals he left £10,000 to the Snipe Charitable Belief which gives grants to charitable organisations and furthering training and coaching of younger peeople within the arts. He additionally left £10,000 to Bristol Previous Vic and Threatre Royal Belief and one other £10,000 to Southwark Cathedral.
And £10,000 to assist organisation Medecins San Frontieres UK. One other £5,000 went to the Information Canines for the Blind Affiliation and £15,000 was left to The Mixed Theatrical Charities Appeals Council – a fundraising and grant-making group that helps theatrical charities within the UK.
And he left £20,000 to his sister Patricia Anne West of Sheffield. The need acknowledged that the residuary property can be left to his spouse. Mr West amended his will on March 11, 2024.
The modification mentioned: “I declare collectively with my spouse Pru we’re giving to our son Sam the sum of £300,000 to assist the renovation of his residence.”
Sam West, 58 is an actor, theatre director, and narrator. He has directed on stage and radio, and labored as an actor in theatre, movie, tv, and radio.
Timothy West had one other son, Joseph, with Prunella Scales and a daughter, Juliet, together with his ex-wife, actress Jacqueline Boyer. Prunella, well-known for taking part in Sybil in Fawlty Towers, was recognized with vascular dementia in 2014.
