The actor Timothy West, who was married to fellow star Prunella Scales for 61 years, has died aged 90, his family have confirmed.

Coronation Street and EastEnders actor Timothy West, known for many other roles in television and the theatre, has died peacefully in his sleep aged 90 “with his friends and family at the end”, his family said.

A joint statement, released by his family, said the actor, died "peacefully in his sleep" and was "with his friends and family at the end". | ITV News Granada

Actor Timothy West, known for many roles in television and theatre, has died peacefully in his sleep aged 90 "with his friends and family at the end", his family have said. This is a breaking news story,

Stage and screen star Timothy West dies aged 90 surrounded by family - West was married to fellow actor Prunella Scales for 61 years.

Timothy West was married to Prunella Scales, best known for her performance as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, for more than 60 years

Acting legend and EastEnders star Timothy West has died at the age of 90. The actor, who played Mick Carter’s (Danny Dyer) dad Stan in the soap, died peacefully ‘with his friends and family at the end’,