Only Fools and Horses legend Patrick Murray, who played Mickey Pearce on the beloved BBC sitcom, has tragically passed away at the age of 68.
The actor had previously fought a battle with lung cancer, receiving the all-clear, only to reveal a year later that the disease had returned, spreading to his legs and pelvis.
Murray appeared in 20 episodes during its impressive 22-year run from 1983 to 2003.
His death was announced on Thursday October 2 by the Only Fools and Horses News account on X. The statement read: "Patrick Murray It is with heartfelt sadness that we report the death of our friend Patrick Murray - Mickey Pearce to so many.
"He was a regular attendee of our conventions and we will miss his humour and the joy he bought to many Sleep Well Pat!".
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