Actor Timothy West, known for many 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.West, who was was married to fellow actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, starred in television shows such as comedy drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders.

Actor Timothy West, known for many 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.West, who was was married to fellow actress Prunella Scales for more than 60 years, starred in television shows such as comedy drama Brass, sitcom Not Going Out and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders.