John Challis: Last News

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis' nephew, Simon, has died, his family has confirmed. And they've been left heartbroken after Simon's watch was cruelly stolen from his body. John Challis played Boycie in the popular TV comedy, and his wife took to Twitter to share the news, saying: "Simon’s personal belongings were returned to us today from Germany, at last.

READ MORE: Escape to the Country's Jonnie Irwin sickbed update after 'embarrassing' outing effort"Despite all the wonderful efforts by the medical and nursing teams at Medway, Guys, and Kings College hospitals, the lung cancer has returned. I thought I had a painful groin strain a couple of months ago, unfortunately that turned out to be the cancer getting into my pelvis and leg bones. It has also entered my lymphatic system.

READ MORE: Only Fools and Horses: David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst's on set prank that nearly caused a cleaner to 'die of fright'Just a few weeks ago the star shared a picture with some old castmates and looked in high spirits. But in a message for friends and fans this morning, Patrick revealed that tragically the cancer has returned and spread. He wrote: "I have been trying to avoid this tweet for a while, but I owe it to my friends to keep you updated.

Loose Women panel on Friday afternoon, Denise Welch had some very exciting news she couldn't wait to share. The actress announced her step-son Lewis Townley has welcomed a baby with his wife Elizabeth. The panellist is officially a grandparent as Lewis' new-born arrived just a few days ago.

BBC spin-off The Green Green Grass, died peacefully at home after he secretly lived with cancer for two years before it became public knowledge.

He also expressed concerns that fans would cause a “riot” if the actor was there, as the show will be filled with fanatics of the Sitcom.Paul spoke on the Jason Mandford Show podcast, about how he hoped David didn’t turn up.He said: “That's not what you want, is it? Can you imagine if David Jason turned up?"If David Jason turned up there would be a riot I think.“I think the audience would go crazy."Paul co-wrote the Theatre Royal Haymarket production with Jim Sullivan, son of the TV show’s late creator, John Sullivan.John died aged 64 in 2011 after contracting viral pneumonia.Paul added: "I honestly think if he turned up we wouldn't be able to do the show."The actor explained the cast felt lots of pressure when the late John Challis, who played Boycie, showed up to watch the musical.John, 79, died in his sleep from cancer in September last year.Speaking further on the podcast, Paul joked the English language-only West End version is not always received positively by audience members from different parts of the world.He joked: "You do see the odd person sitting in total silence and you think 'German?'“‘What is this lovely, jubbly?’”The show has a huge global following and has achieved cult status.Only Fools and Horses is particularly popular in Serbia, where Del Boy and Boycie are practically worshipped.When the musical first opened in London, it was immensely popular and received five-star ratings from critics.In October 2021, Paul spoke up about health issues that were starting to become a problem for him.He spoke candidly with Saga Magazine about how he is trying to enjoy life to the fullest.When asked about his three stents he said: "In many ways I was lucky: my dad had a quadruple bypass in his fifties."When I had

Only Fools And Horses actor Patrick Murray has told fans he has been diagnosed with cancer.

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.

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

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".

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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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.

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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.

A final episode of Only Fools And Horses was once planned in which Del Boy would retire as a millionaire.

Archie was remembered by his So Awkward castmates as having "the most beautiful soul" as they mourned their loss.Nicholas’s Only Fools co-star John Challis, who played Boycie in the British comedy, wrote on Twitter: “The saddest news of all today."The death of Archie Lyndhurst, just starting out on his chosen career in acting.“My heart aches for Nick and Lucy.They could not have loved him more.”While CBBC’s Newsround host Joe Tasker broke the news to the programme’s young fanbase.Ahead of yesterday’s episode of So Awkward, he typed: “Of course this is something we’ve never expected to even talk about in CBBC HQ.“Needless to say, all our thoughts and sympathies here at CBBC go out to Archie’s friends and family.“We’ve had him as a guest here

Former James Bond star Honor Blackman has been hailed a “film icon” following her death at the age of 94.