This Morning's Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary announced the death of Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales

This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary interrupted Tuesday's programme to deliver some heartbreaking news. ‌

The duo revealed that beloved Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales, famed for her role as Sybil, had passed away at the age of 93, as they offered a touching tribute. ‌

The star died "peacefully at home in London yesterday", according to her sons Samuel and Joseph. ‌

Their statement revealed: "Our darling mother Prunella Scales died peacefully at home in London yesterday. She was 93.

"Although dementia forced her retirement from a remarkable acting career of nearly 70 years, she continued to live at home. She was watching Fawlty Towers the day bef

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