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John Spurley Challis (16 August 1942 – 17 September 2021) was an English actor. He had an extensive theatre and television career but is best known for portraying Herman Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long-running BBC Television sitcom Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003) and its sequel/spin-off The Green Green Grass (2005–2009), as well as Monty Staines from the seventh series onwards in the ...
John Challis (1942-2021) was a versatile British actor who appeared in stage, TV and film. He was best known for his role as Boycie in Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) and its spin-off The Green Green Grass (2005-2009).
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Sep 19, 2021 · First published on Sun 19 Sep 2021 09.23 EDT. The Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis has died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer, his family have said. Challis was best ...
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Oct 4, 2021 · The actor, who played Boycie in the BBC sitcom, died in September, aged 79, following a long battle with cancer. His wife thanked fans for their support and shared pictures of his casket with a red Arsenal cap.
Sep 20, 2021 · The actor John Challis, who has died of cancer aged 79, was familiar to the many millions of viewers of John Sullivan ’s long-running BBC television sitcom Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003), in ...
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Sep 19, 2021 · The actor, who played Boycie in the popular sitcom, passed away after a long battle with cancer, his family said. Tributes poured in from co-stars, fans and celebrities who admired his work and personality.
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Sep 19, 2021 · John Challis, who played Boycie in the long-running UK sitcom Only Fools And Horses, has died at age 79 of cancer, his family confirmed. He also starred in The Green Green Grass and Benidorm, among other TV shows.
