November 13th 2024.
This afternoon, we will have the pleasure of seeing beloved actor Timothy West in his final TV appearance on the medical drama Doctors. It is a bittersweet moment, as just hours ago, the news of his passing was announced. The former EastEnders star peacefully passed away in his sleep at the age of 90, as confirmed by his family.
A statement released by his loved ones expressed, "After living an extraordinary life on and off the stage, our beloved father Timothy West passed away in his sleep yesterday evening. He was surrounded by friends and family. We will miss him dearly." Timothy leaves behind his devoted wife of 61 years, Prunella Scales, as well as his sister, daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The family also expressed their gratitude to the amazing staff at St George's Hospital and Avery Wandsworth for their loving care during Timothy's final days.
In this afternoon's episode of Doctors, Timothy will play the role of Artie Simkins, a neighbor of a patient who takes a fall in their garden and requires medical attention. This will be Timothy's contribution to wrapping up the long-running show after 24 years on air. Tomorrow's episode will be the last one, as production wrapped up in March following the decision to end the series by the broadcaster.
Throughout his illustrious career, Timothy has had roles in various soap operas, including a seven-episode stint in Coronation Street as Eric Babbage, the love interest of Gloria Price. In 2013, he also had a guest role in the same soap, saying at the time, "Well, I thought, 'if Ian McKellen can do it, then it's good enough for me!'" He later joined the cast of EastEnders in 2014, playing the character of Stan Carter, father to established characters Shirley and Tina Carter. In one storyline, his grandson Mick desperately needed money and Stan moved in with his family at The Queen Vic pub.
Stan's character was also involved in a love triangle with his estranged wife Sylvie and Walford local Cora Cross. Sadly, Stan's time on the show came to an end in April 2015, as his character passed away after battling terminal prostate cancer.
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