Fawlty Towers Star Claire Nielson Dies at 89

Claire Nielson, who starred alongside in one of the most iconic episodes of Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 89.

Claire played glamorous guest Mrs Hamilton who arrives at the Fawlty Towers hotel with her American husband during the second series of the show.

Her husband famously clashes with Basil over a Waldorf salad.

The hilarious scenes were from the second series of the show.

The episode sees a furious Fawlty throwing all guests out of his establishment. 

Claire had opened spoken about her agent's fury after she told them she had accepted the role as they feared playing such the part would ruin her career.