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

• 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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Actor Timothy West’s cause of death revealed at inquest