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Timothy West has given a candid insight into how he and wife Prunella Scales cope with her dementia a decade after she was given the diagnosis.
The actor, 88, admitted he does miss his wife's 'companionship and creative energy' and the brilliant ideas she had and parties she would love to go to.
The Coronation Street and Emmerdale star, said that 'most parties come to Pru these days', as they celebrated her birthday with a garden party last year.
Speaking to The Sunday Times, he said: 'We had this amazing birthday party for her in June, which we gave in the garden.' To mark their diamond wedding anniversary in October 'I think we'll have another party. They seem to go well.'
Timothy, who says he first noticed changes in his wife, 91, in 2001, says that the condition is now 'part of their lives' as they adapt to accomodate her needs.
Relationship: Timothy West has given a candid insight into how he and wife Prunella Scales cope with her dementia a decade after she was given the diagnosis (pictured in 2023)
Great Canal Journeys: The actor, 88, who says he first noticed changes in his wife, 91, in 2001, says that the condition is now 'part of their lives' as they adapt to accomodate her needs
Timothy insists that the couple are 'coping' with Prunella's dementia and receive help in the form of a carer, from Zimbabwe, called Catherine.
Prunella, best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, ended her 67-year acting career in early 2020 following her diagnosis.The couple, who starred in Great Canal Journeys together, were asked about filming a series after Pru's health had deteriorated and the couple had been privately detailing with her condition away from the public eye.
However, deciding to lift the lid on their battle, Timothy and Pru made the decision to film the
