Prunella Scales passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 93 at her London residence in the presence of her family. It was her sons, Samuel and Joseph, who shared the unfortunate news of their mother’s demise with the media. Sharing the cause of her death, the Scales brothers revealed that vascular dementia caused reduced blood flow to the brain, which resulted in an inadequate supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the organ.
Prunella Scales dies at 93: The Fawlty Towers actress’ sons reveal the cause behind their mother’s death
The doting sons, Samuel Scales and Joseph Scales, told the PA News Agency, “Dementia forced her retirement from a remarkable acting career of nearly 70 years; she continued to live at home.” For the uninitiated, Prunella Scales was first diagnosed with vascular dementia back in 2013, and after battling it for more than a decade, she passed away peacefully on Monday. As soon as the unfortunate news broke, people paid immediate tributes to the iconic actress in heartfelt messages on social media.
