Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in the famed British sitcom Fawlty Towers, has died at age 93.

The actor died “peacefully at home in London yesterday”, her sons Samuel and Joseph said.

“Although dementia forced her retirement from a remarkable acting career of nearly 70 years, she continued to live at home,” a statement to the PA news agency said on Tuesday.

“She was watching Fawlty Towers the day before she died.

“Pru was married to Timothy West for 61 years. He died in November 2024.

“She is survived by two sons and one stepdaughter, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

“We would like to thank all those who gave Pru such wonderful care at the end of her life: her last days were comfortable, contented and surrounded by love.”

Her Fawlty Towers charact

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