The world of British television is in mourning as Timothy West, the exceptional actor known for his role as Stan Carter on EastEnders, has passed away at the age of 90. West was known for his portrayal of many roles in TV and the theatre, and died peacefully in his sleep. It is safe to say that Timothy was one of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile actors. Read on to know more about it!
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EastEnders legend Timothy West has passed away at the age of 90. This news was confirmed in a joint statement from his children—Juliet, Samuel, and Joseph West—who revealed that their father “died peacefully in his sleep” yesterday evening, November 12. The kids also noted that their dad had a long and extraordinary life on and off stage. He sure did.
The statement also read, “Tim was with friends and family at the end. He leaves his wife Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years, a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. All of us will miss him terribly.” TV fans will recognise West from his several iconic roles. He played Jeremy Lister on Gentleman Jack and also had a brief stint on Coronation Street as Eric Babbage in 2013.
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As for his role on EastEnders, he played the role of Stan in 2014, who was Mick’s grandfather and passed away in 2015 after battling with prostate cancer. This storyline helped breakdown one of the biggest taboos around men’s health in the UK. The BBC One soap posted a tribute to West on their social media where Mick actor Danny Dyer wrote, ‘Can’t believe it’ alongside some broken heart emojis.’
Along with Danny, Linda Carter actress Kellie Bright also wrote a heartfelt message on the post, “Just to say that working alongside the legendary Timothy West was an absolute highlight of my career. It was a pleasure to know him all be it just for a year. The OG “Stan Carter”. Rest in peace lovely man.” Our thoughts are with the actor’s family who was loved by everyone. For more such EastEnders updates, keep reading Soap Opera Daily!
