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Inquest Confirms Timothy West's Cause of Death Following 2024 Fall

The veteran actor's passing was attributed to complications from a traumatic brain injury, with no evidence of foul play, as detailed in today's Westminster Coroner's Court hearing.

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Overview

  • Timothy West's death was officially attributed to a subdural haematoma and extra-axial haemorrhage, with contributing factors including aspiration pneumonia and hypertension.
  • The 90-year-old actor suffered a traumatic brain injury after an unwitnessed fall near his home on August 11, 2024.
  • He spent three months in hospital before being transferred to Wandsworth Common Care Home on November 5, 2024, for palliative care.
  • West died peacefully on November 12, 2024, surrounded by family, according to statements from the care home and his children.
  • The inquest confirmed no third-party involvement in the fall and highlighted his family's decision to prioritize his comfort and dignity in his final days.