Posted by John Challis Cause of Death – Has Died: John Challis, most popular for playing Boycie in BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has passed on at 79 years old.
His family said he passed on “calmly in his rest, after a long fight with malignant growth”.
Co-star Sir David Jason honored Challis as “an awesome entertainer” and “a nobleman in the genuine feeling of the word”.
His person – deceitful recycled vehicle vendor Terrance Aubrey Boyce – was a firm top pick with parody fans.
Challis featured in the show, close by Sir David and Nicholas Lyndhurst, all through its experience on air from 1981 directly through to the last show in 2003.
The person – who was both a long-lasting previous classmate and naughty adversary of Sir David’s person Del Boy – was at first due to show up in only one scene, yet the part filled inconspicuousness as the series advanced.
He was so famous with watchers that, when Only Fools and Horses finished it’s since a long time ago run, the BBC fostered a side project show following the proceeding with undertakings of Boycie and lenient spouse Marlene. It ran for four series.
Sue Holderness, who played Marlene, honored Challis as her “adored companion”.
“Marlene without Boycie – it’s unbelievable,” she said. “John Challis was my accomplice on screen and stage for quite a long time and my dearest companion. Tear sweetheart John. I will miss you consistently.”
What’s more, Steven Woodcock, who played Jevon in the sitcom, said Challis was a “fabulous entertainer and awesome individual, astounding to work with. There is no Del Boy without Boycie. Tear my Peckham buddy”.