John Challis dead aged 79 as Only Fools and Horses' Boycie loses cancer battle

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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.

As reported in the Mirror, he began his TV career in 1967, starring in the likes of The Newcomers and Z-Cars. Over the years, he also appeared in Coronation Street, The Sweeney, Doctor Who, Open All Hours and countless other shows.He starred in a few movies in his time too, most recently in Dream and Subterrain in 2001.John's family said in a statement: "It is with heavy hearts that we bring you.