The famous British actress Prunella Scales has passed away on October 27, Monday, at the age of 93. This news has been confirmed by her sons, Samuel and Joseph West. Amongst her many roles, Scales was best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in the classic British sitcom, Fawlty Towers.According to her sons, Samuel and Joseph, Prunella died "peacefully at home in London yesterday".Prunella Scales had suffered from dementia for several years. Her family also confirmed that in her final days, Scales enjoyed watching episodes of Fawlty Towers.Prunella Scales' early life and acting careerPrunella Scales began her career with a filmed version of Pride and Prejudice in 1952. About five years later, she transitioned into television with the sitcom Marriage Lines. Scales hit the milestone of her career with the success of Fawlty Towers, where, in her quick and clever role as the wife of the hotel owner Basil Fawlty, she earned acclaim as Sybil Fawlty. Although consisting of only 12 episodes, Fawlty Towers is among the best British comedies of all time and is still quite popular. Moreover, Scales has also independently developed roles of real depth beyond the sitcom; for instance, she played Queen Elizabeth II in the television drama A Question of Attribution, which earned her a BAFTA nomination.Prunella and her husband, actor Timothy West, appeared together in the travel series Great Canal Journeys, wherein the couple navigated Britain's waterways and abroad. The series' end was caused by her deteriorating health. Actress Prunella Scales In Surrey - Source: GettyLater years, illness, and legacyPrunella Scales was diagnosed with vascular dementia, which led her to retire from acting, but she was able to remain at home and was a public figure by taking canal-boat trips with her husband. Timothy West died in late November 2024.Her legacy is significant. She helped coin one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time. Her Sybil Fawlty is a reference point in the history of television comedy, brave, bold, and unforgettable. She showed a remarkable range in moving from comic to serious roles. Her later work opened up conversations in public around living with dementia in a dignified manner.Her long marriage and collaborative partnership with Timothy West, and their willingness to share, in both joy and struggle, make her story even more memorable. For fans and the general public, the news of her death has prompted many to rewatch her most magnificent work and recollect her laughter and her craftsmanship.Prunella Scales died fairly peacefully at her London Home. Scales personified and acted her character with a distinctive wit and sensitivity, which was simply funny and more relatable to watch on the screen. According to her sons, she watched episodes of Fawlty Towers until the end. She leaves embodying characters that are still talked about.