He’d been living with lung cancer, which had sadly spread

Only Fools and Horses star Patrick Murray – who played Mickey Pearce in the BBC sitcom – has died at the age of 68, it’s been revealed.

Patrick had been living with lung cancer, which had sadly spread.

Now, a statement has been shared online, confirming his death.

The much-loved actor was living with cancer (Credit: Shutterstock)

Death of Only Fools and Horses star Patrick Murray confirmed

The Only Fools and Horses News account on Twitter announced the news today (October 2).

It posted: “It is with heartfelt sadness that we report the death of our friend Patrick Murray – Mickey Pearce to so many He was a regular attendee of our conventions and we will miss his humour and the joy he bought to many Sleep Well Pat!”

Tributes poured in

“Terrible news. Such a fantastic character,” said one fan. Another added: “Very sad news. Had the pleasure of meeting him, many years ago at one of the conventions.”

A third commented: “Thanks for the Laughs Patrick, really sad news. RIP.” Another commented on the post: “Ah sorry to hear this, another one sadly gone.”

Patrick rose to fame as Mickey Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (Credit: YouTube)

Cancer battle

Patrick starred as Mickey Pearce in the BBC sitcom from 1983 until 2003.

Sadly, he announced he had lung cancer back in 2021. The following year, he revealed he’d been given the all-clear and that his cancer had been “cured” after undergoing chemo and an op to remove a cancerous tumour.

The star also explained he’d had another operation – called a TACE – to remove a separate, unconnected tumour in his liver which was treatable. However, he was told the tumour in his liver was “shrinking”.

However, in April 2023, he told fans the lung cancer had returned despite the “wonderful efforts” of his medics. Patrick said the cancer had spread to his pelvis, leg bones and lymphatic system.