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This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary interrupted Tuesday's programme to deliver some heartbreaking news. ‌

The duo revealed that Fawlty Towers legend Prunella Scales, who portrayed Sybil, had passed away at 93 as they offered an emotional tribute. ‌

The performer died "peacefully at home in London yesterday", her sons Samuel and Joseph confirmed. ‌

A statement read: "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. She was watching Fawlty Towers the day before she died.", reports Wales Online .

"Pru was married to Timothy West for 61 years. He died in November 2024. She is survived by tw

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