Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales has died aged 93. She is best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in the show, the long-suffering wife of Basil Fawlty, played by John Cleese. However her career allowed her to show off a range of talents, including in opera. Her sons told PA: "Our darling mother Prunella Scales died peacefully at home in London yesterday. She was 93. Although dementia forced her retirement from a remarkable acting career of nearly 70 years, she continued to live at home. | WalesOnl

Prunella Scales, Beloved “Fawlty Towers” Star, Dies Peacefully at 93 | A British Comedy Legend Remembered British actress Prunella Scales, best known for her unforgettable role as Sybil Fawlty in the classic sitcom Fawlty Towers, has died at age 93. Her family said she passed away peacefully at home in London after living with dementia for several years. With a remarkable career spanning seven decades, Scales was celebrated for her sharp wit, stage talent, and television brilliance. Co-star John

Actress Prunella Scales has died at her London home aged 93. She was best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in the acclaimed 1970s comedy series Fawlty Towers alongside John Cleese. She enjoyed success in the 1960s sitcom Marriage Lines and in recent years appeared in Great Canal Journeys with her long-time husband Timothy West but her dementia meant she had to stop in 2020. #UKNews #PrunellaScales #FawltyTowers #Channel4News | Channel 4 News