RIP Patrick Murray

Sad news that the actor Patrick Murray who played Mickey Pearce in only fools and horses has died aged 69

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-n...y-36002883

Sad news
He played Mickey Peace perfectly and I do think David Jason has good memories

RIP

Today, we gather to celebrate the man behind every mischievous grin and swaggering one-liner: Patrick Murray. For twenty unforgettable episodes between 1983 and 2003, he brought Mickey Pearce to life—part cheeky chancer, part lovable plonker—turning even Rodney’s exasperated sighs into moments of pure comedy gold.

Off-screen, Patrick was as warm and genuine as his character was roguish. Colleagues and fans from conventions to the pub all speak of his kindness, his uncanny timing, and the light he carried into every room. David Jason shared how “very saddened” he was at the loss of a dear friend, while the Only Fools podcast remembered him as “a very talented & clever actor with impeccable timing” whose “mischievous charm” made us all fall for Mickey Pearce anew each time.

Patrick faced his illness with the same grit and grace that defined his career. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, he endured surgery, chemotherapy, and a heartbreaking relapse in 2023, all while remaining fiercely optimistic for his wife Anong and their daughter Josie. Though he has left us, Mickey Pearce’s laughter lives on in every quote, every reunion, and every heart he touched. Rest in peace, Patrick—your legacy of joy and resilience will never fade.