By Ryan Carroll

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Only Fools and Horses star Patrick Murray has sadly passed away at the age of 68. The actor, who is best known for playing Mickey Pearce , previously battled lung cancer. Patrick was given the all-clear, but a year later he revealed his cancer had returned and spread to his legs and pelvis. A moving statement shared on an Only Fools fanpage, read: “Patrick Murray. 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!” As reported by the Mirror , Patrick played the role of Mickey in 20 episodes of Only Fools and Horses during its 22-year run from 1983 to 2003 and like Del Boy was known for wheeling and dealing in black market goods. He was best known for his outlandish claims about his success in both business and with women, and frequently took advantage of Rodney’s inexperience in the trade. After the show ended in 2003, he landed several big-screen roles including The Firm and Curse Of The Pink Panther, but eventually quit acting to become a taxi driver in Kent.