Prunella Scales , who was best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in iconic BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers , has died. She was 93 and died at her home yesterday after a long battle with dementia.

The death was confirmed to the BBC by Scales’ family. Her sons Samuel West and Joseph West told PA she died “peacefully at home in London.”

“Although dementia forced her retirement from a remarkable acting career of nearly 70 years, she continued to live at home,” they added, noting that she had watched Fawlty Towers the day before she died. “We would like to thank all those who gave Pru such wonderful care at the end of her life: her last days were comfortable, contented and surrounded by love.”

BAFTA nominee Scales played Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, the hit 1970s show created by John Clee

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