British actress Prunella Scales, known for Fawlty Towers, died at 93 after battling vascular dementia.

Beloved British actress Prunella Scales, best known as Sybil Fawlty, has died peacefully at her London home aged 93 after living with vascular dementia since 2013. With a 70-year career across film, TV, and theatre, she was celebrated for her wit and warmth. Scales was married to actor Timothy West for 61 years until his death in 2024. Tributes from across the industry, including John Cleese, honor her legacy; the BBC will air a Fawlty Towers episode and West End theaters will dim their lights in tribute.