**Only Fools and Horses Star Patrick Murray Dies at 68** Patrick Murray, best known for his role as Mickey Pearce in the iconic BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has died at the age of 68 after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. His passing was confirmed by the Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society, which expressed heartfelt sadness in a statement, saying, "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 brought to many. Sleep Well Pat!" Murray's health struggles began in 2021 when he underwent surgery and chemotherapy to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung. Unfortunately, subsequent scans revealed another tumour in his liver, which was unrelated to his lung cancer but treatable. In 2023, he disclosed that he had been diagnosed with cancer for a second time, stating, "I kept this under my hat that they’d discovered another primary cancer last year." He praised the medical team at King’s College Hospital for their care during his treatment. Murray made his debut in Only Fools and Horses in 1983, appearing in approximately 20 episodes until the show's conclusion in 2003. His portrayal of Mickey Pearce, a wheeler-dealer friend of Del Boy and Rodney Trotter, was fondly remembered by fans. An X (Twitter) account for an Only Fools podcast paid tribute, stating, "This never gets easier … rest in peace, Patrick Murray. He really brought ‘Mickey Pearce’ to life with a mischievous charm." In addition to his work on Only Fools and Horses, Murray appeared in films such as Scum and Quadrophenia, as well as television shows like ITV Playhouse and Bergerac. After the sitcom ended, he stepped away from acting and worked as a taxi driver before returning to the screen in 2015 and 2019 with roles in Endeavour and Conditions, respectively. Murray was married to his wife, Anong, since 2016, and they had one daughter, Josie. He had previously lived in Thailand for a decade before returning to the UK to secure a visa for his family, a process he described as "heartbreaking" in a 2018 interview. Murray's death adds to the list of Only Fools and Horses stars who have passed away in recent years, including John Challis and Roger Lloyd-Pack, who portrayed Boycie and Trigger, respectively. Fans and fellow actors have been sharing their condolences and memories, highlighting the impact Murray had on the beloved series and its audience.