Patrick Murray, best known for playing Mickey Pearce in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has died at the age of 68. The actor appeared in 20 episodes of the classic comedy series between 1983 and 2003, portraying a dim-witted friend of Del Boy and Rodney Trotter.
Murray had been battling cancer since 2021, when he revealed he had undergone surgery to remove a lung tumour. In 2022, he said his oncologist had told him his lung cancer was cured and a liver tumour was shrinking, but in April 2023 he disclosed the cancer had returned.
A BBC spokesperson said: 'We are very sad to hear of the passing of Patrick Murray, much loved for his role as Mickey in Only Fools and Horses. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.'
Sue Holderness, who played Marlene in the sitcom, paid tribute on X, writing: 'RIP darling Patrick. Much love. You will be greatly missed.'
Before Only Fools and Horses, Murray appeared in films such as Quadrophenia, Scum and Curse of the Pink Panther. His other TV credits included The Upper Hand, The Bill, ITV Playhouse and Bergerac.
