Only Fools Actor Patrick Murray Dies Aged 68

Patrick Murray, best known for playing Mickey Pearce in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has died aged 68 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was first diagnosed in 2021, was briefly given the all-clear after surgery and chemotherapy, but the disease returned and later spread to his legs, pelvis and lymphatic system. Murray appeared in 20 episodes of Only Fools and Horses during its 1983–2003 run and had film roles including Scum, Quadrophenia, The Firm and Curse of the Pink Panther before leaving acting and working as a taxi driver. His death was announced on X by an Only Fools fan account and prompted tributes from fans and colleagues praising his comic timing and the joy he brought to conventions and events. The news has been widely reported alongside reminders of the enduring popularity of Only Fools and Horses and several cast members' deaths.