Only Fools and Horses star Patrick Murray has died View 2 Images

Actor Patrick Murray, who played Mickey Pearce in the sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has died. Murray played the much-loved character in 20 episodes of the BBC show - as well as having roles in Scum, Quadrophenia and The Firm.

Murray was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021 and a tumour was later found in his liver. By May, 2022 the star said his lung cancer was 'cured' and the tumour was shrinking. But in April 2023 he said the cancer had returned.

Murray was part of the UK's favourite sitcom, which first graced our screens in 1981 . His character Mickey Pearce was a friend of Del Boy and Rodney from the Nag's Head pub. His character was a smooth-talking Cockney conman, known for his exaggerated tales of business tri

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