John Challis, the British TV star best known from Only Fools and Horses, passed away on Sept. 19. His family told the BBC that he died "peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer." He was 79.
Challis's trademark role was as "Boycie" on the beloved British sitcom Only Fools and Horses from 1981 to 2003. He later reprised his celebrated role in the spin-off The Green Green Grass. In a screen career dating back to the 1960s, he also had guest spots on countless British shows, including favourites like Coronation Street and Doctor Who.
Most recently, he had portrayed "Monty Staines" on the sitcom Benidorm. Just this month, Challis was forced to cancel a speaking tour due to his failing health. Sadly, he has now passed on. He will be missed.
