The actor that played the part of Mickey Pierce in Only Fools And Horses has died at the age of 68.
Patrick Murray played Mickey Pearce, a friend to Del Boy and Rodney Trotter in the much loved hit comedy, across 20 episodes between 1983 and 2003.
He also had roles in 1979 films Quadrophenia and Scum, 1990s TV sitcom The Upper Hand, as well as The Bill, ITV Playhouse and Bergerac.
Murray revealed he was diagnosed with cancer in July 2021 and had an operation to remove a lung tumour in its early stages, followed by chemotherapy, in January 2022.
Subsequent scans found another tumour in his liver that was unconnected to his lung cancer and also treatable.
Murray, who lived in Kent, died in Rochester on 29th September 2025.
In a health update in May 2022, Murray said his oncologist told him his “lung cancer was cured and that the tumour in my liver was shrinking”, however by April 2023 he revealed his lung cancer had returned.
Only Fools And Horses co-star Sue Holderness, who played Marlene in the sitcom, paid tribute to Murray, saying “R.I.P. darling Patrick. Much love. You will be greatly missed.”
A BBC spokesperson said “We are very sad to hear of the passing of Patrick Murray, much loved for his role as Mickey in Only Fools And Horses, our thoughts are with his friends and family.”
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