John Challis dead aged 79 – Only Fools And Horses star Boycie dies in his sleep after long battle with cancer

teenagers.The high school sweethearts, from Minnesota, US, discovered they were expecting in 1961, when Karen was just 15.She was sent home and made to place her daughter Denise up for adoption before eventually splitting with Denny.Now after more than five decades without speaking, Denny contacted Karen, now a widow, over LinkedIn and it all fell into place.When the pair finally met in person, it was love at first sight and they married just 36 hours later.Karen said: "It felt like nothing much had changed including his dimples when he smiled and the sparkle he has."The couple later reconnected with their daughter, who now uses the name Jean Voxland.Speaking to WCCO, Karen opened up about her past romance with Denny where he would take her to dances and sports matches. After discovering she was pregnant, her disapproving parents sent her to a Lutheran Social Services home for unmarried mothers.

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Piers Morgan had been watching BBC War Correspondent Jeremy Bowen's report of "civilians fleeing an embattled town NW of Kyiv" and feeling horrified by the graphic images he saw.

A statement was released on Sunday which confirmed his death."It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news.

THIS Morning fans were in tears today as David Jason appeared talking about his late friend John Challis. The Del Boy actor starred alongside the Boycie star in Only Fools And Horses for more than two decades.

Ice-T has paid a touching tribute to his "internet friend" John Challis. The late Only Fools and Horses legend sadly passed away at the age of 79, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Ice-T has paid tribute to Only Fools And Horses star John Challis who died yesterday (September 19) after suffering with cancer.The actor, known for playing second-hand car dealer Terrance Aubrey ‘Boycie’ Boyce in the BBC sitcom from 1981 to 2003 alongside David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, was 79.Following his death Ice-T paid tribute to Challis, revealing that he “somehow became a Twitter friend” with the late actor.Posting on Twitter alongside Challis drumming to Motörhead‘s classic hit ‘Ace Of Spades’ the rapper wrote: “I just heard John passed away.. He somehow became a Twitter friend..

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".

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 sorry to learn of the death of @BeingBoycie. John was wonderful – kind, intelligent & deeply thoughtful.

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

"It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterOnly Fools and Horses actor John Challis has died at the age of 79, his family has confirmed.The actor, best known for playing Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the beloved sitcom, died "peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer," his family said.The full statement read: "It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news.

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Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has died, his family have confirmed. He was 79.The actor, known for playing Boycie in the long-running BBC comedy, had been suffering from cancer.His family said in a statement: “Our dear friend and yours, John Challis, has died peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer.”They added: “It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news.”MEDIA STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY OF JOHN CHALLISSunday September 19, 2021“It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news.

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.