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.

Timothy West, an acclaimed British actor known for his work on The Day of the Jackal, has died at age 90, according to his family. A statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) by his children Juliet, Samuel, and Joseph West on social media confirmed that he died on Tuesday, Nov. 12, surrounded by his loved ones.

British theater and screen actor Timothy West died Tuesday. He was 90. His children, Juliet, Samuel and Joseph, released a statement today that said he said died “peacefully yesterday evening” surrounded by friends and family.

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

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

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.

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

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,