Tributes have been paid to Prunella Scales who has died aged 93. Her Fawlty Towers co-star John Cleese described her as "a really wonderful comic actress. Scene after scene she was absolutely perfect."

Her sons Samuel and Joseph announced the news, saying that she died peacefully and had been watching Fawlty Towers the day before she died. Their statement also said:  "We would like to thank all those who gave Pru such wonderful care at the end of her life: her last days were comfortable, contented and surrounded by love."