John Challis dead: Only Fools and Horses star dies at 79 after 'long battle with cancer'

Willie Garson has sadly died.

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".

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.

cancer ". The 79-year-old passed away peacefully in his sleep following a cancer diagnosis in 2019.The sad news was confirmed by his family, who remembered him for bringing joy to peoples lives through his "great legacy of work" As well as starring in the hit TV show, John also had roles in Only Fools spin-off The Green Green Grass and Benidorm.

Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has died, his family have confirmed.

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis has died age 79 after a long cancer battle. John's family shared the sad news in statement, which read: "It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news.

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