The final image ever taken of Solely Fools and Horses legend Patrick Murray confirmed the actor flashing a courageous thumbs as much as the digicam from his hospice mattress. The snap was taken by a fan whose father shared a ward with the Mickey Pearce actor at Knowledge Hospice, the place Patrick was battling lung most cancers.

Within the snap, a cheery Patrick smiled on the digicam whereas sporting a black trilby and a T-shirt – and nonetheless sporting his iconic moustache. The publish was shared by Redbridge councillor Paul Canal, who leads the Conservative Celebration within the Bridge ward. He defined that Patrick gave him a signed photograph and launched him to his spouse and daughter 4 weeks earlier than he died.

He penned: “My father shared a ward at Knowledge Hospice with ‘Mickey Pearce’, AKA Patrick Murray. On my first go to to dad 4 weeks in the past he gave me a signed photograph, which I’ll body.

“I additionally met his beautiful spouse Anong and their stunning daughter Josie. It was an exquisite household.”

He added: “Condolences and like to all of the household and pals. Within the image, ‘Mickey’ is sporting my hat!”

Patrick died on the age of simply 68, with the Solely Fools and Horses Appreciation Society sharing the information to Fb. A press release stated: “It’s with heartfelt disappointment that we report the demise of our buddy Patrick Murray – Mickey Pearce to so many.

“He was a daily attendee of our conventions and we’ll miss his humour and the enjoyment he purchased to many. Sleep properly Pat!”