Ice T pays tribute to his “close internet friend” ‘Only Fools & Horses’ star John Challis

Twitter Sunday afternoon.  Mr Challis, who died 'peacefully in his sleep' after a long battle with cancer, was best-known for his portrayal of second-hand car dealer Boycie - a cigar-smoking businessman with a mocking laugh who butted heads with Del Boy - in the beloved British sitcom, starring alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

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READ MORE Shopper speechless over shop owner's note when popping out for lunch The Wire star, who memorably played shotgun-wielding stick-up man Omar Little in HBO's acclaimed crime drama, was found dead at the age of 54 on September 6. On the same day, it was confirmed Tottenham record scorer Jimmy Greaves - star of Saint and Greavsie - had died at the age of 81, as well as Only Fools and Horses legend John Challis.

The news was confirmed earlier today in a statement from his family. This read: "It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news.

John Challis has died aged 79. The actor - who played Boycie in the sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses' - died "peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer".

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who has died after a long battle with cancer. The actor, who is best known for playing Terrance ‘Boycie’ Boyce in the hit comedy sitcom, passed away in his sleep aged 79, his family said after being diagnosed with cancer in 2019.

Sir David Jason has paid tribute to his friend of over 40 years and Only Fools and Horses co-star John Challis after he died, saying it's "hard to think of the world without him".The Inspector Morse actor led the tributes to the iconic actor, who played the character of Boycie on the Peckham-based sitcom for decades. Jason, 81, also shared his thoughts for Challis' friends and family.

John Challis, who played Boycie in the long-running UK sitcom Only Fools And Horses, has died at age  79 of cancer, his family confirmed.

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Charles Spencer was among those who knew John Challis to pay tribute to the late Only Fools and Horses actor, who has sadly died at the age of 79.Princess Diana's brother took to Twitter, where he shared a heartfelt message in honour of the beloved star, who was best known for playing Terrance "Boycie" Boyce on the iconic sitcom.READ: Charles Spencer reveals how he is marking anniversary of Princess Diana's deathCharles revealed his friendly relationship with the performer as he wrote: "So very

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis has sadly passed away at age 79 after a battle with cancer.