The star of the comedy series found Alzheimer's

The star of the cult comedy series Fawlty Towers Prunella Scales battle with Alzheimer's disease as told to her husband. In spite of the terrible disease, the actress is going to finish his career.

Prunella Scales

British TV series of the 1970s Fawlty Towers, about the life of a small resort hotel, considered to be one of the funniest in the history of television. Brilliant acting work of the famous John Cleese and Prunella Scales Who performed the role of spouses Fawlty, the hotel manager, these performers brought worldwide fame. And if John Cleese was able subsequently to participate in other notable films such as "A Fish Called Wanda" and bondiane, then Prunella Scales   her work in Fawlty Towers and has remained a career peak.

And now the 81-year-old actress, who still continues to work actively, faced with the serious illness - Alzheimer . The journalists told the husband Prunella anliysky actor Timothy West. Or rather, he confirmed the worst fears of fans acting talent of women. Last year, Prunella herself admitted that she had problems with short memory - she began to forget where to put keys, drank some coffee, I call you friends, etc. Similar problems are first mild stage Alzheimer .

While the actress did not name this disease, it has been suggested that she was a victim. Now this assumption is confirmed officially. Timothy West, said his wife is really suffering from dementia. But that does not stop her from working as Prunella, in her own words, "I want to die on stage." Make it would be quite difficult, especially when you consider that due to illness the actress will soon begin to forget the words.

Recall that one of the most famous victims of Alzheimer's disease was the American actor Peter Falk, who played Lieutenant Columbo in the famous detective series. When the disease started to progress, Falk decided to end his career. (READ MORE)

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