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Only Fools and Horses star John Challis dies aged 79

John Challis as Boycie (centre) with Sue Holderness, who played wife Marlene, and Nicholas Lyndhurst - Radio Times
John Challis as Boycie (centre) with Sue Holderness, who played wife Marlene, and Nicholas Lyndhurst - Radio Times

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis has died, his family has announced.

He was best-known for his portrayal of unscrupulous second-hand car dealer Terrance Aubrey 'Boycie' Boyce in the beloved sitcom, alongside Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

A statement from his family said: ''It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news. Our dear friend and yours, John Challis, has died peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer.

'He will always be loved for being 'Boycie' and leaves a great legacy of work that will continue to bring pleasure and smiles for many years to come.'

Challis played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses from 1981 to 2003, as well as in a spin-off show The Green Green Grass.

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