Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Actor John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools And Horses, has died at the age of 79.
His family said in a statement that the sitcom legend died peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer. A statement said: "It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news. Strictly fans' love for Gorka Marquez over his sweet gesture for Rose Ayling-Ellis "Our dear friend and yours, John Challis, has died peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer.
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