The actor Patrick Murray, widely recognized for portraying Mickey Pearce in the classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has left us at 68 years old.
Medical Journey
During 2021, Patrick Murray revealed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and had an procedure to remove a lung tumour in its beginning.
He stated in 2022 that his doctor had informed him that his “cancer was cured and that the tumour in his liver organ was reducing”, but by April 2023 he revealed it had returned.
Acting Highlights
Murray starred as Mickey, a dim-witted pal of David Jason’s Del Boy and Nicholas Lyndhurst’s Rodney Trotter, across 20 episodes of the sitcom from 1983 to 2003.
Prior to his role in the series, the performer featured in films like Quadrophenia, Scum, and Curse of the Pink Panther.
Additional television roles comprised the 1990s show The Upper Hand, The Bill, ITV Playhouse, and Bergerac.
Tributes
“We are very sad to learn of the loss of Patrick Murray, highly regarded for his performance as Mickey in Only Fools and Horses. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.”
Actress Sue Holderness, who acted as Marlene in Only Fools and Horses, honored Murray publicly, stating: “RIP darling Patrick. All my love. You will be greatly missed.”
