LONDON — British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on three occasions and the classic titular Shakespeare roles of Hamlet, King Lear and Macbeth, has died, He was 90. In a statement, his children said that West died "peacefully" in his sleep “with his friends and family at the end."

British theater and screen actor Timothy West died Tuesday. He was 90. His children, Juliet, Samuel and Joseph, released a statement today that said he said died “peacefully yesterday evening” surrounded by friends and family.

British actor Timothy West, who played the classic Shakespeare roles of King Lear and Macbeth and in recent years along with his wife, Prunella Scales, enchanted millions of people with their boating exploits on Britain's waterways,

Actor Timothy West, known for many roles in television and the theatre, including 'Coronation Street', 'EastEnders', 'Not Going Out' and 'Last Tango In Halifax' has died at 90.

The actor Timothy West, who was married to fellow star Prunella Scales for 61 years, has died aged 90, his family have confirmed. A statement shared by his children, Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West read: “After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage,