As one of the nation's favourite comedy shows, Only Fools and Horses has stood the test of time. Despite first gracing our screens in 1981 and the final episode being shown 22 years ago, the hit BBC sitcom remains hugely popular and is still firmly cemented in viewers' hearts. The stellar cast and characters, of course, made the show what it is, from roguish wheeler-dealer Del Boy ( David Jason ) to dim but lovable Trigger ( Roger Lloyd-Pack ). Sadly, some of the show's most iconic stars are no longer with us.

It was announced on 2 October that Patrick Murray, who played wheeler-dealer Mickey Pearce, had passed away died aged 68 . In 2023, Patrick revealed his cancer had returned and had spread to his legs and pelvis. His death was announced in a statement shared on The Only

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