Carol Challis is the wife of John Challis.
John Challis and his wife Carol married in 1995 after meeting on the set of Only Fools and Horses.
Carol is John’s fourth wife, and the two have been married for over 25 years.
John Challis was 79 years old and his wife Carol Challis is 61-63 years old.
The couple has no children.
Before marrying Carol, John married three times.
In 1966, he married Jean Robertson for the first time, but they divorced the following year. He married EastEnders actress Debbie Arnold in 1981, but the couple divorced in 1985.
He married English actress Sabina Franklyn two years later, but the couple separated in 1988.
He married Carol in 1995, but they never had children. From his prior marriages, John has no children.
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The actor died on September 19, 2021, at the age of 79, after a protracted fight with cancer.
The actor, who was best remembered for his role as Boycie in the hit sitcom Only Fools and Horses, died “peacefully in his sleep,” according to his family.
I’ve been waiting for this for a few days now. It is with great sadness that I tell you that my dear friend, John Challis (Boycie from OFAH) has just passed. I’ve been in touch with his wife, Carol, who is obviously heartbroken, as am I. Much love,
Sxx ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/nOmxCj35eK— Sheila Ferguson 3° (@SheilaDFerguson) September 19, 2021
John had to abandon a speaking tour earlier this month owing to ill health, according to claims that he had been diagnosed with cancer. His family issued the following statement today, “It is with heavy hearts that we bring you such sad news.”
“Our dear friend and yours, John Challis, has died peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer.”
“He will always be loved for being ‘Boycie’ and leaves a great legacy of work that will continue to bring pleasure and smiles for many years to come.”
“Please respect the privacy of John’s family and friends at this difficult time, and be assured that in the future there will be an occasion to celebrate John’s life – when everyone will be welcome to come along.”
It is with great sadness that we bring you the news that John Challis, known to millions as Boycie, has passed away. Our thoughts are with his wife Carol and his family and friends. John died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. pic.twitter.com/eDHJbRrJaG
— Only Fools & Horses (@OnlyFoolsHQ) September 19, 2021
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