Patrick Murray is a British actor best known for playing Mickey Pearce in the iconic sitcom *Only Fools and Horses* from 1983 to 2003. In addition to his role as Mickey Pearce, Murray appeared in other productions such as *ITV Playhouse*, *Scum*, *Quadrophenia*, *Breaking Glass*, *Curse of the Pink Panther*, *Bergerac*, *Dempsey and Makepeace*, and *The Firm*, showcasing his presence across British television and film during the 1970s, 80s, and early 2000s.
December 1956: Patrick Murray Born
In December 1956, Patrick Noel Murray was born.
1977: ITV Playhouse Role
In 1977, Patrick Murray appeared in ITV Playhouse.
1977: Scum TV Play Appearance
In 1977, Patrick Murray played Dougan in the television play Scum.
1979: Quadrophenia Film Role
In 1979, Patrick Murray appeared in Quadrophenia.
1980: Breaking Glass Role
In 1980, Patrick Murray appeared in Breaking Glass.
1981: Marriage to Shelley Wilkinson
In 1981, Patrick Murray married Shelley Wilkinson.
1981: Only Fools and Horses Mention
In 1981, the character Mickey Pearce was first mentioned in Only Fools and Horses.
1983: Only Fools and Horses
In 1983, Patrick Murray began his role as Mickey Pearce in Only Fools and Horses.
1986: Dempsey and Makepeace Role
In 1986, Patrick Murray appeared in Dempsey and Makepeace.
1996: Divorce from Shelley Wilkinson
In 1996, Patrick Murray divorced Shelley Wilkinson.
2003: Only Fools and Horses Finale
In 2003, Patrick Murray appeared in the finale of Only Fools and Horses.
2013: Vikingdom Role
In 2013, Patrick Murray appeared in Vikingdom as Alcuin.
2015: Endeavour and The Profession of Violence Roles
In 2015, Patrick Murray returned to acting in the television series Endeavour and in the short film The Profession of Violence.
2016: Marriage to Anong
In 2016, Patrick Murray married Anong in Thailand.
2017: Taxi Driver
In 2017, Patrick Murray became a taxi driver to bring his wife and daughter to England.
2018: COPD Diagnosis
In 2018, Patrick Murray revealed he was receiving treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a charity bus trip was cancelled.
2019: Conditions Role
In 2019, Patrick Murray filmed his final role as Frank Bridges in the TV series Conditions.
January 2021: Lung Cancer Diagnosis
In January 2021, Patrick Murray revealed that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
May 2022: All-Clear Announcement
In May 2022, Patrick Murray announced that he had been given the all-clear on his lung cancer.
April 2023: Cancer Recurrence
In April 2023, Patrick Murray revealed that his lung cancer had returned and spread.
September 2025: Death
In September 2025, Patrick Noel Murray passed away.
September 2025: Death from Lung Cancer
On 29 September 2025, Patrick Murray died from lung cancer in Rochester, Kent, at the age of 68.
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