A statement on the Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society Facebook page said: "Patrick Murray. "It is with heartfelt sadness that we report the death of our friend Patrick Murray - Mickey Pearce to so many. Patrick played the character of Mickey in around 20 episodes of Only Fools, which ran from 1983 to 2003. Another OFAH family member, we have to say goodbye to RIP Patrick. Mickey Pearce was a legendary character in fools.