Mr. West appeared in the popular serials “Coronation Street” and “Eastenders,” then later explored Britain’s waterways with his wife, actress Prunella Scales.

British actor Timothy West, who played the classic Shakespeare roles of King Lear and Macbeth and in recent years along with his wife, Prunella Scales, enchanted millions of people with their boating exploits on Britain's waterways,

British actor Timothy West, famed for his remarkable career on stage, television, and film, has passed away at the age of 90.

LONDON (AP) — British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on three occasions and the classic titular Shakespeare roles of Hamlet, King Lear and Macbeth, has died, He was 90. In a statement, his children said that West died “peacefully” in his sleep “with his friends and family at the end.”

He appeared in a number of television series, including Not Going Out, Bleak House, Gentleman Jack, Coronation Street and EastEnders.

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died, He was 90

Timothy West, a versatile actor who portrayed a parade of historical and classical figures onstage and onscreen, and in between became a household name in Britain as a sitcom and soap opera regular, died on Tuesday in London.

Timothy West‘s death has saddened fans and the entertainment world, marking the loss of a legendary British actor. Known for his roles in iconic television series and films, West’s remarkable career spanned several decades.