PASSING WORDS: Prunella Scales

In memory of British actress Prunella Scales, who passed on Monday at the age of 93. Known best for her role as Sybil on "Fawlty Towers", Prunella Margaret Rumney Scales Illingworth had worked on stage and screen since the age of 17. Surprised but delighted by the success of her plays and shows, Ms. Scales' favorite role was that of Mrs. West (married to John West since 1963; Mr. West died in 2024). In 2014, Scales was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and began a very slow decline. It is reported by family and friends that she was watching "Fawlty Towers" the day before she passed.

Passing Words: Renato Casaro

Casaro drew and painted movie posters by hand, eventually being dubbed "the Michelangelo of Movie Posters" for his work on Hollywood blockbusters. Casaro never received any formal credit other than the signature he placed on his work. Starting humbly, in exchange for free movie tickets, Casaro was esteemed by many who posed for and purchased his originals.